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

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

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…

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 continue developing her skills? (She obviously enjoys the process, or else she would not be doing it).

Practicing to play an instrument as a hobby during Sefirah is not allowed unless one is practicing for playing that he does for his Parnassah, because then this is…

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…

From when and till when are you not allowed to listen to music?

From the beginning of Sefira untill the night of Erev Shavuos. Re: Chol Hamoed - see here. Re: Shloshes Yemei Hagbala - even those who suggest that there is…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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 this during the 3 weeks?

Generally the Poskim do not permit listening to recorded music during Sefirah. This is because a recording is considered to be like an actual instrument. However, in certain circumstances…