Chol HaMoed Sukkot in Israel

Chol HaMoed, a Hebrew phrase meaning "mundane of the festival", refers to the intermediate days of Passover and Sukkot.

Judaism the middle days of the festivals of Passover and Sukkoth, on which necessary work is permitted. If one has the ability to take vacation from work without financial loss during those days, he or she is normally required to do so. Many tasks such as laundry washing, hair cutting and shaving are to be avoided except in some circumstances. Painting the nails is allowed however filing and clipping nails is prohibited. Prayer services that day combine some usual practices of Chol HaMoed with practices of both Yom Tov and the High Holy Days.