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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?
What about writing on an online forum?
Kshmo thnx for asking. I have the same q for the assignment due mon morn. Anyone have an answer?
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.
when u say ‘class’ do u mean Torah class? if it is then the Rabbi i asked said you are allowed for Torah purposes.
And bringing a laptop or tablet (iPad) to type your notes is okay (even thought writing is not)?
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.
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.
Sam: So how are you typing here on this forum?
Obviously I don’t hold like R’ Elyashiv in this case.
Who do you hold by in this case?
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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