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==Kol Isha Overview== | ==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. <Ref>This is brought down in S"A E”H 75:3 </ref> | # 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> | # The general consensus among the halachic authorities is that it is an issur d'rabanan to listen to a woman's voice. <Ref>Mishna Berura (17), Shu"t Yabia Omer O"C 1:6:10 </ref> | ||
# Therefore, one is not allowed to listen to a woman singing, even if with no intent for personal benefit. One may listen to a woman's non-singing voice, provided that he has no intent to derive benefit from the voice. <Ref>S"A 75:3, E"H 21:1, the last clause is mentioned in the Mishna Berura (18). Hacham Ovadia Yosef in Yabia Omer (O"C 1:6:11) extends the prohibition even in cases where one is used to hearing a woman's voice. </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> | ||
# Many authorities are lenient when two women sing together because two voices can’t be heard simultaneously. <Ref>Sh”t Seriedei Esh 2:8 </ref> | # Many authorities are lenient when two women sing together because two voices can’t be heard simultaneously. <Ref>Sh”t Seriedei Esh 2:8 </ref> | ||
