Moed Katan 13b: Can I Cook on Chol HaMoed for Someone Keeping Two Days?

04/08/2025 2 min

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Episode Synopsis

It’s a common and surprisingly tricky scenario—you live in Israel and keep one day of Yom Tov, but your guest is visiting from the Diaspora and keeps two days. It’s your Chol HaMoed, their second Yom Tov—can you cook for them?This isn’t just a yes-or-no halachic question. There are two sides, and the topic raises a fascinating halachic and hashkafic discussion about respecting others’ observance and the boundaries of Yom Tov laws in Israel vs. the Diaspora.In this episode, we break it down clearly:• What are the opinions?• What are the options?• And what’s the best way to approach it in real life?Tune in for a quick but deep dive into a relatable Chol HaMoed scenario.

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