Shalom Aleichem on Shabbat Chol HaMoed

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Question

Is there a custom not to sing 'Shalom Aleichem' on Shabbat Chol HaMoed or Shabbat Yom Tov, and what is its source?

Answer

Peace and blessings,

There are different customs regarding this. Indeed, some have the custom not to say it on Yom Tov that falls on Shabbat.

See sources.

Source

See in the book 'Divrei Yatziv', Orach Chaim, Part 1, Siman 123, where several explanations are given for their custom not to say it on Yom Tov that falls on Shabbat.

In truth, this custom does not have a clear source from the poskim.

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