Must all work on Chol HaMoed be done discreetly or can it be done openly?
Synopsis
While some work is prohibited, permitted work may be done openly on Chol HaMoed; discretion is advisable when a worker is visibly poor to avoid gossip, but is not mandatory if necessary work is involved.
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