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  • Erev Shabbos, Motzei Shabbos, Music, Sefiras HaOmer

Listening to music Erev Shabbos and Motzoei Shabbos During Sefirah

  Question: May we rely on the (recent) Mechabrim who reasoned why listening to music on Erev Shabbos after Chatzois and Motzoei Shabbos during Sefira would be permitted?   Answer:…

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  • - עברית, Music, Sefiras HaOmer
  • Lag B’omer

כלי זמר בחתונה בל”ג בעומר

  שאלה: החופה ביום לג בעומר לפני השקיעה ותמשך בתוך הלילה, האם מותר לשמוע הכלי זמר אחרי השקיעה?   מענה: בפוסקים כתבו להתיר. וכן המנהג. אלא שהריל״ג ע״ה כתב אלי:…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer
  • siyum

Can I make a Siyum during Sefiras HaOmer? Can a woman say Kaddish?

  Question: Are there any considerations to keep in mind while making a siyum for a mesichta of Gemara during the Omer? Are there halachic grounds for a woman to…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer, Shavuos

This year when Shavuos is Sunday night, when is it permitted to listen to music again?

  Sunday morning for non-Mitzvah-related music. See here: https://asktherav.com/from-when-till-when-are-you-not-allowed-to-listen-to-music-3880/ As well as on page 12 of the Day-to-Day Shavuos guide.   Sources: לכאו׳ יל״ע למ״ד לנהוג אבלות עד ערב שבועות…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer

Can we have a DJ play (non-live) music at Simchos during Sefira?

  The Chachamim instituted certain practices of mourning during the days of sefira to commemorate the passing of the students of Rabbi Akiva. One of the practices is to refrain…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer, Wedding

Participating in a Wedding During Sefiras HaOmer

  Question: I have a Sefardi cousin who is getting married a week after Pesach. Am I allowed to go to the Chasunah, be there by the music and dancing…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer
  • Covid-19

Is it permitted to listen to music during sefira while isolating at home to help uplift the spirits of my family and children who’ve been home for over a month due to the CoronaVirus?

  The importance of music in terms of elevating the spirit cannot be underestimated. At the same time, the prohibition against music during the time of sefira should not be…

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  • - עברית, Music, Sefiras HaOmer, Shavuos

האם מותר לעשות מסיבת “קבלת תורה” לגן ילדים עם מוזיקה ביום שלישי ראש חודש סיון ביום? 

  האיסור לשמוע כלי נגינה היא עד ליל ערב שבועות. ויש מתירים מיום ג׳ סיון בבוקר. אין היתר רק לילדים קטנים קודם גיל החינוך. ועם כל זה אין זה בדרך…

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  • Lag Ba'Omer, Music, Sefiras HaOmer

Can I begin listening to music at Shkiah of Lag BaOmer, or do I have to wait till Tzeis?

  The custom is to wait until nightfall on the eve of Lag Ba’Omer.     #4133  

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  • Chinuch, Music, Sefiras HaOmer

Am I allowed to play Nigunim with music, during Sefira, for my students at nap time to make it easier for them to fall asleep?

  I’m assuming you are discussing preschool children. This is permissible for two reasons: Since they are below the age of Chinuch. Since it’s to put them to sleep. Still, it’s…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer

האם אחד שנוהג הרבה שעות יכול להקשיב למוזיקה בימי העומר שיעזור לו להיות ערני?

  .‏לא רק שמותר, אלא זה גם חובה     #3944

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer

Can I watch my wedding video which has music during Sefira?

  The purpose of not listening to music is in order to conduct ourselves in a state of mourning due to the terrible tragedies that occurred to us during these…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer

Can I listen to music during Sefira? I use music to ease some of my emotional issues. The music I listen to just helps me be aroused for Yiddishkeit etc. despite my hardships. I am addicted to music and listen to it constantly, stopping for the Sefirah is emotionally draining.

  Many people listen to music in order to relax. Obviously, this is not acceptable during Sefira. However, if the emotional issues have been formally diagnosed, I see no issue…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer

Playing Music during Sefira just for Skill Development

  Question: My daughter plays keyboard. She does not take any lessons but likes to develop her skills on her own. Is she allowed to play on Sefira, mainly to…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer

My family is going through a hard time and it’s negatively affecting me emotionally. I find that music helps me a lot. Is there room for listening to music during Sefira?

  The purpose of not listening to music is, order to conduct ourselves in a state of mourning, due to the terrible tragedies that occurred to us during these days…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer

From when and till when, during the days of Sefira, are we not allowed to listen to music?

  From the beginning of Sefira up to and including the night of Erev Shavuos, until break of dawn. Once it’s morning, one may listen to music. Re: Chol Hamoed…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer

Is it OK for children to listen to music during Sefira?

  No, unless they are below the age of Chinuch. Still, it’s educationally sound practice not to play music even for little kids though they haven’t reached the formal stage…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer
  • Acapella, musical instruments, Sefira, Sefirat Ha’omer, vocal only mucis

Is there a difference in listening to music in Sefirah if it is with instruments or not?

  The Minhag is to not listen to music (recorded or live) during Sefriah days. Some are lenient to listen to music which is only sung by the mouth (without…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer

I’m looking up the background behind the prohibition against listening to music during Sefirah and I would highly appreciate some clarity on this issue, if time permits you.

  Specific Questions: First of all, why is there no mention of the prohibition against dancing until the Magen Avraham (the Shulchan Aruch and Rema don't even mention it). Also,…

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  • Music, Sefiras HaOmer
  • music, Sefira, Sefirat Ha’omer

How strict is it not to listen to music during Sefira? I listen to music a lot; it helps me relax etc. So during Sefira, it is quite difficult for me. I’m wondering if perhaps I can listen to music or if specific music is OK? I’m ready to, so to say ‘sacrifice’, but if during Sefira it is more lenient, then I would appreciate if I can listen to music.

  During the Sefirah days we do not listen to music (from instruments, even if recorded). However music which is not intended to make one be happy and/or dance is…

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  • Chol Hamoed, Music, Sefiras HaOmer, Yom Tov
  • instruments, isru chag, music, או"ח תצג

Are we allowed to listen to music played with instruments during Chol HaMoed?

  According to most poskim, one may listen to music during Chol Hamoed Pesach, and this is the common custom.   Sources: ראה שו"ע או"ח סי' תצ"ג ובמשב"ז שם ס"ק…

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  • Music, Music, Sefiras HaOmer, The 3 Weeks
  • nigunim

Is listening to Chabad Nigunim allowed during Sefira (with musical instruments)?

  Does it make a difference if it is just the melody of the Nigun as opposed to with chords, or other types of harmony? Are we more strict with…

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