Writing on Chol Hamoed

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    Is one permitted to write for homework and school assignment purposes on chol hamoed? What if one has class? Can you write in class to take notes and do assignments?

    #817325
    Dr. Seuss
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    What about writing on an online forum?

    #817326

    Kshmo thnx for asking. I have the same q for the assignment due mon morn. Anyone have an answer?

    #817327

    typing is allowed. I want to know about writing in or for class, like physically writing.

    #817328
    Sam2
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    I was always told absolutely not. Unless the teacher really doesn’t understand or refuses to allow you to wait a week to do the assignment/homework then it should be considered a Davar Ha’aveid and should be okay. But that should be avoided if at all possible. Notes are usually possible to get from someone else.

    #817329
    brotherofurs
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    when u say ‘class’ do u mean Torah class? if it is then the Rabbi i asked said you are allowed for Torah purposes.

    #817330
    Dr. Seuss
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    And bringing a laptop or tablet (iPad) to type your notes is okay (even thought writing is not)?

    #817331
    MiddlePath
    Participant

    I was told that one is permitted to write in such a situation. Though if you can write in an unusual manner, that may be better. For my classes, I have to draw besides write, both on paper and using an electronic drawing tablet, and I was told that both are permitted, even with drawing in the usual manner since I am graded partly on clarity and accuracy.

    #817332

    Not sure about a tablet cuz thats writing, but read that typing is ok. I know I could potentially get notes but this is a class that involves active writing and assignments during the class session, like in class essays. And no, it is not a Torah class.

    #817333
    Sam2
    Participant

    Rav Elyashiv is of the opinion that typing is considered real writing for all Halachic intents and purposes. Many assume that there is more reason to be Meikil by writing. Ask your own Rabbi.

    #817334
    Dr. Seuss
    Member

    Sam: So how are you typing here on this forum?

    #817335
    Sam2
    Participant

    Obviously I don’t hold like R’ Elyashiv in this case.

    #817336
    Dr. Seuss
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    Who do you hold by in this case?

    #817337
    Sam2
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    Everyone who has ever used e-daf.com, a Bar Ilan CD, or written any words of Torah on a computer screen.

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