Q&A: Jewish Law: Chol HaMoed Sukkot
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Jewish Law: Chol HaMoed Sukkot
Question
Is it permitted to buy a garment from large clothing chains on Chol HaMoed?
Answer
Why does it matter whether מדובר in a large chain?
If it is for the needs of the festival, it is permitted. If not, then only if there is a sale and not buying it would cause a loss.
Discussion on Answer
I don’t see a difference. As for opening the store itself, that is to prevent a loss, and there are also customers buying for the needs of the festival itself.
I read in Peninei Halakha that this is permitted only if you are buying privately from a person discreetly, but if it is from a store that is openly operating on Chol HaMoed, then it is forbidden. So I wondered whether maybe there is a distinction when it comes to large chains.