Engaging in Electronic Shopping — Chol HaMoed
Question
Is it permitted on Chol HaMoed to add products to a cart on the AliExpress website without making a purchase, even if I do not know whether I will buy them after the holiday, and it is mainly for the sake of occupying myself?
Answer
Shalom u’vrachah
It is forbidden to perform melachah on Chol HaMoed, except for the needs of the Moed, to prevent a loss, and the like.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, siman 530, and Mishnah Berurah there.
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