Washing Clothes on Chol Hamoed When There's No Clothes to Wear
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Question
If someone runs out of clean shirts during Chol Hamoed, can they wash them as a last resort?
Answer
If there is truly no way to manage without washing, it is permitted to wash clothes on Chol Hamoed. However, only what is most needed, and it is forbidden to add any other garments.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Siman 534, Se'if 1
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