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A vocal choir during Sefirat HaOmer – at a siyum masechet

Question

Is it permitted to hold a siyum masechet during the days of Sefirat HaOmer accompanied by a choir singing vocally (without musical instruments)?

Answer

Shalom u'vracha, 

One may be lenient in this. 

Since it is not clear that vocal music is included in the prohibition of listening to music. 

In addition, there are those who are lenient even with actual (instrumental) music at a siyum masechet. 

Answered 11 April 2026 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
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