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Vocal music at work

Question

Shalom and blessings, is it permitted to listen to vocal music at work during the days of Sefirat HaOmer?

Answer

Shalom and blessings. 

The permissibility of listening to vocal music during Sefirat HaOmer is not simple, and as a general rule one should be stringent in this matter. 

However, if there is a need in order to concentrate on work, to block disturbing noise and the like, it is permitted to listen to vocal music. 

Answered 13 April 2026 How answers are reviewed
Rabbi Israel Cohen
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Answers questions at Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah
Orach Chaim, Yoreh Deah
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