Question: [19th Tishreiy, 5781]

May I write a list of reminders on Chol Hamoed, such as a purchase list and the like?

Answer:

Yes, you may do so if the list is needed for the Moed such as by a purchase list to get things from the store for the Holiday. However, in such a case, one should write at least the first line in a slant. Likewise, one may write Mitzva related subjects, such as [i.e. Torah thoughts].

Sources: See Rama 545:5; M”A 545:21; M”B 545:34-35; Bach; Taz; Elya Raba; M”B 545:35; See Michaber 545:5 regarding Sheilas Shalom and Prakmatya; M”B 545:4 and 30; SSH”K 66:11