[Avodah] May I listen to slow music during sefiras ha’omer?

[Lawrence Levine via Avodah]

OU Kosher Halacha Yomis


Q. May I listen to slow music during sefiras ha’omer?


A. Music should not be listened to during sefira whether it is fast or slow, even though slow music is less prone to stimulate one to dance. Igros Moshe (Orach Chaim I:166) questions whether one may listen to music for enjoyment throughout the year, and concludes that although throughout the year there are lenient opinions, but during the period of sefira one must be strict. If one was in a state of moodiness or discontent, Rav Belsky zt”l was of the opinion that even during sefira he may lift his spirits with slow music, provided he does not listen excessively. (See ???? ????, Volume One, p. 106)


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