Vocal music during Sefirat HaOmer
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Question
It is written here in the name of our teacher, Rabbi Amram Fried shlita, that one should act stringently or refrain from listening to vocal music, which is considered as "klei shir" (musical instruments) that are forbidden during the days of Sefirat HaOmer. According to his words, is it completely forbidden to listen to vocal music during the Omer, or is there room for leniency?
Answer
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The directive of our teacher, HaRav HaGaon Rabbi Amram Fried shlita, is that one should not listen to vocal music; however, one should not protest against those who are lenient.
All this applies when the music does not sound like regular instrumental music, but when it does sound like regular music, there is no basis for leniency.
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