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# The Gemara (Brachot 24a) explains that the voice of a (married) woman is considered ervah, referring to that part of the body that is usually covered by women because it is sexually alluring when uncovered. <Ref>This is brought down in S"A E”H 75:3 </ref> | |||
# This prohibition applies at all times and not just when one is reading Shema. <ref>S”A E”H 21:2 </ref> | # This prohibition applies at all times and not just when one is reading Shema. <ref>S”A E”H 21:2 </ref> | ||
# This halacha should be approached with reverence. <Ref>Sh”t Yabea Omer 1:6 </ref> | # This halacha should be approached with reverence. <Ref>Sh”t Yabea Omer 1:6 </ref> |
Revision as of 16:10, 25 November 2011
Kol Isha Overview
- The Gemara (Brachot 24a) explains that the voice of a (married) woman is considered ervah, referring to that part of the body that is usually covered by women because it is sexually alluring when uncovered. [1]
- This prohibition applies at all times and not just when one is reading Shema. [2]
- This halacha should be approached with reverence. [3]
- Many authorities are lenient when two women sing together because two voices can’t be heard simultaneously. [4]
- Some are lenient if one doesn’t know what the women looks like. [5] while others are strict. [6]
- Some are lenient if one is careful not to focus on the women’s voice. [7]