Is it permitted to repeatedly bind and unbind willow branches on Hol Hamoed?
Synopsis
One may bind new willow branches to the lulav on Hol Hamoed by binding them externally, but it is forbidden to bind them by tucking them into the bundle, as this causes leaf scatter and may constitute prohibited work.
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