Sealing a Hole in the House During Chol Hamoed

Intermediate Days of Festival (Chol ha-Moed)

This question and answer were automatically translated using our trained AI and have not yet been reviewed by a qualified rabbi. Please treat this translation with caution.
go to original →

Question

For a long time, we've had cockroaches in the house, and we didn't know where they were coming from. Yesterday, we discovered the source. Is it permissible to seal the hole during Chol Hamoed (the work will be done by ourselves and not by a professional)?

Answer

Hello,

It is permissible to seal the hole in an amateur manner, meaning a non-professional repair.

Or even with a professional repair, if it involves no effort at all. [Such as placing something there to block it].

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 540, Seif 1 and 2

Comments

Have an additional question on this topic or need clarification? Leave your comment below. (Please note that the comment will not be published but will be sent directly to the answering Rabbi for review and a private response)

Please sign up or log in to submit your comment

Become our patrners in supporting and spreading the Torah

Help us answer more questions faster and better

Join the mission