Khol Hamoed – Weekdays of the Holiday

Khol HaMoed, (חול המועד‎) is a Hebrew expression referring to the intermediate days of Passover and Sukkot. During Khol Hamoed the usual restrictions that apply to the Biblical Jewish holidays are relaxed, but not entirely eliminated.For example, work that would normally be prohibited on the holiday would be allowed to prevent financial loss or if the results of the work are needed for the holiday itself.Work for public need is also allowed. Halle and Mussaf prayers must be said on these days, as on Yom Tov, although on Khol Hamoed of Passover, an abridged form of Hallel is recited. The tachanun prayer is also omitted.Passover is a seven-day festival (eight in the Diaspora), of which days second through sixth – third through sixth in the Diaspora – are Khol HaMoed. Sukkot is a seven-day festival, of which days second through seventh (third through seventh in the Diaspora) are Khol HaMoed.On Khol HaMoed there are four aliyot at the Torah reading in synagogue, as opposed to the standard three of weekdays, pointing to the festive nature of Khol HaMoed.

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English	How pronounced	Hebrew
Restrictions	Hagbalot	הגבלות
Prayer	T’filah	תפילה
weekdays	Yemot Hashavu’ah	ימות השבוע
Diaspora	Galut	גלות
Prohibited	Asur	אסור