Newest Fad
Many say singing without music is not permitted.43 Therefore, the newest fad to have music which simulates instrumental music (A capella) is not a viable loophole during the three weeks. Such singing defeats the whole purpose of the isssur because the musical experience is what is really ossur, which A capella singing provides in full.44 If there is singing without music then it may be permitted.
In addition, some say even if one sings into a CD without beats it is considered music and forbidden.45
Singing
Singing with one�s mouth is permitted during the three weeks.46 Some say singing songs which brings joy should not be done.47
According to some poskim listening to a CD of chazzanos without music is permitted even if one finds it enjoyable.48
Compiled by Rabbi Moishe Dovid Lebovits who can be reached at [email protected]
Reviewed by Rabbi Ben-zion Schiffenbauer Shlita
All Piskei Harav Yisrael Belsky Shlita are Reviewed by Harav Yisrael Belsky Shlita
