Chol Hamoed

Chol Hamoed refers to the “intermediate period” of the festivals of Passover and Sukkot. They are the days sandwiched between the beginning and ending holy days of both festivals.

Sandwiched between the opening and closing days of either Passover or Sukkot, Chol Hamoed is a time that blends festive atmosphere with daily routine.

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According to Jewish law, weddings are not scheduled for Chol Hamoed (whether the Chol Hamoed of Passover and Sukkot). The Talmud Moed Katan 8b. explains the reason for this injunction: "We do not confuse joy with joy." A wedding is a joyous occasion, and ...

There is a longstanding difference of opinion between halachic authorities whether Chol Hamoed is considered a "sign" of our connection to G-d .

Of the eight days of Passover, the first two and the last two are "yom tov" (festival days). The middle four days are called chol hamoed--"weekdays of the festival," also called "the intermediate days." (In Israel, where Passover is observed for seven day...

The seven days of the festival of Sukkot consist of two days of "Yom Tov", followed by five days of "Chol Hamoed" ("weekdays of the festival"; also called "the intermediate days"). In the Land of Israel, there is only one day of Yom Tov, followed by six d...

The short answer is that you may both build and take down a sukkah on the intermediate days of Sukkot. But it’s not so simple.

The Talmud lists a number of sources in the Torah.

We will reap the benefits of our toil in this dark exile and we will be forever together with G-d.