Question:Can a non-Jewish gardener come as usual on chol hamoed? Answer: Gardening is generally forbidden on chol hamoed (c.f. Shulchan Aruch Orach Chayim Siman 537, where various agricultural tasks are discussed), except for specific tasks that are needed to prevent loss (dovor ho’oved). Additionally, one may not ask a non-Jew to perform any melocho on chol hamoed that one may not do oneself. (Shulchan Aruch Orach Chayim Siman 543 Se’if 1) Therefore, a gardener should not work on one’s garden on chol hamoed. If a specific situation of dovor ho’oved presents itself, a sheiloh should be asked. |
Gardening on Chol Hamo’ed
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