Music during Sefirat HaOmer – engaged couple
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Question
Is it permitted for an engaged couple, for whom it is emotionally more difficult, to listen to songs (even calm/soft music) during the days of Sefirat HaOmer?
Answer
Shalom uveracha
There is no general leniency called “engaged couples.” [And there is also no such general rule that an engaged couple is necessarily under pressure…].
If on a personal level a person feels that he is under a problematic level of stress and needs to listen to music in order to be relieved of this stress, it is permitted to listen to songs, but only to the extent necessary for his “treatment.” In such a case, if it will help him to listen to vocal music (“ווקאלי”, a cappella), it is preferable to do so, since regarding this there are authorities who permit it in all situations.
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