Rabbi Shabtai Levi Addresses Engagements and Music During Bein HaMetzarim
Rabbi Shabtai Levi, head of the Halachic court 'Halichot Moshe' and chief rabbi of Ramat Aharon in Bnei Brak, provides daily halachic guidance on the permissibility of holding engagements and playing music during the period of Bein HaMetzarim. This time, featured on the Haredi news site 'B’Chadrei Charedim,' Rabbi Levi discusses whether it is allowed to conduct engagement ceremonies and the halachic status of music at such events during these days of mourning. The article was published on July 14, 2026 (29th of Tammuz, 5786) and includes a photograph of Rabbi Levi. The piece invites readers to follow the daily halachic column and join the site's WhatsApp group for further updates. No specific halachic ruling is detailed in the article, which serves as an introduction to the topic rather than a full responsum.
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