From the Rav’s Desk: Ironing during Chol Hamoed

Question: [Wednesday, 18th Nissan, 5781]

Is it permitted for one to iron clothing during Chol Hamoed?

Answer:

Yes. Many Poskim rule that it is permitted for one to iron clothing on Chol Hamoed [for the sake of Chol Hamoed or Yom Tov]. However, some Poskim rule that the custom is to avoid doing so, as perhaps the form of ironing which was allowed to be done is a very light form. Practcially, one who does not have a custom to be stringent may be lenient to do so.

 

Sources: See Rama 541:3 regarding a glass iron; M”B 541:9 in name of Chayeh Adam regarding all irons, even of metal; Kaf Hachaim 543:11; Aruch Hashulchan 541:2 [Vetzaruch Iyun Gadol from 534:7 where he seemingly contradicts himself and rules that ironing is forbidden.]; Piskeiy Teshuvos 541; English book on Chol Hamoed; Chol Hamoed Kihilchasa all rule it is permitted. Beir Moshe 7:89 rules that the custom is to avoid doing so, and those from Hungarian descent may not be lenient.

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