Rabbi Shabtai Levi Addresses Permissibility of Background Music During Lessons in Bein HaMetzarim

Rabbi Shabtai Levi, head of the Halachic court 'Halichot Moshe' and chief rabbi of Ramat Aharon in Bnei Brak, discussed the customs of mourning and music during the period of Bein HaMetzarim. In a daily halachic column featured on the Haredi news site 'B’Chadrei Charedim,' Rabbi Levi examined whether it is permissible to listen to lessons accompanied by background music during these days of mourning. The article, published on July 13, 2026 (28th of Tammuz, 5786), presents Rabbi Levi’s insights on this sensitive topic, reflecting the traditional restrictions on music in this period. The piece invites readers to follow the daily halachic guidance and join the WhatsApp group for further discussions. No public responses to the article have been recorded yet.