Laundry by a Non-Jew on Chol Hamoed
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Question
Is it permissible for a non-Jew to wash clothes for me that I need during Chol Hamoed? [This refers to a non-Jew who lives permanently in the house and does it without me saying anything].
Answer
Shalom Rav
It is forbidden to allow him to wash clothes for you on Chol Hamoed.
Source
See Mishnah Berurah, Siman 534, Se'if Katan 14
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