May a gentile who is not on Shabbat restrictions (e.g., a permanent resident non-Jew) be permitted to do work that would be forbidden if done by a Jew on Chol HaMoed?
Synopsis
A non-Jew who is part of the Jewish household and does not appear to be hired for Chol HaMoed work may perform work that would be forbidden for a Jew, provided the Jew does not directly pay for that work.
More in Tisha B'Av — Additional Restrictions
Is it forbidden to ask a non-Jew to perform work on Chol HaMoed that would be forbidden for a Jew to do?
1 opinions
Is it permitted for a non-Jew to build a Jewish house on Chol HaMoed under a contract agreed before the holiday?
4 opinions
May one hire a non-Jew as a day-laborer (shomer shabbat-style) to work after Chol HaMoed, with the understanding that he will complete the work after the holiday?
5 opinions
Is it forbidden to ask a non-Jew to perform work on Chol HaMoed if the work is necessary for a mitzva?
2 opinions
If the Jew does not explicitly measure, weigh, or count, is the non-Jew's independent action on Chol HaMoed forbidden?
1 opinions
Related from other topics
If one erred and mentioned a wrong day's prayer (e.g., Shabbat text on a weekday), is this considered an interruption?
Missed Prayers
Is Havineinu permitted during rainy season or at the departure of Shabbat/holidays?
Weekday Prayer Variations
Is it permitted to request communal needs (e.g., Ya'aleh v'Yavo, Zochreinu l'Chaim) during the first three or last three blessings of the Amidah?
Qualifications of Prayer Leader
What are the permitted methods and restrictions on building a synagogue?
Synagogue Sanctity
Is it permitted to demolish a synagogue when there is another permanent synagogue in the city where everyone can pray?
Conditions for Selling a Synagogue
Is it permitted to take oaths in business — even when the oath would be true?
Respecting Sacred Texts
Discussion
Discussion coming soon.
The Daily Law
One question. Every opinion. Every morning.
A new halakhic question and the full spectrum of rabbinic thought, delivered daily.