Mourning – Musical prayer on Chol HaMoed
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Question
Is a mourner allowed to participate in a musical prayer service on Chol HaMoed, in which musical instruments are played?
Answer
Shalom u-veracha
It is forbidden. Since even on Chol HaMoed a mourner is forbidden to listen to music.
Source
Rema, Orach Chaim 660:2, that a mourner does not circle in the Hoshanot, since it is akin to dancing, and it is explained that even though it is on Chol HaMoed, it is forbidden.
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