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Yes, the words must be concluded aloud for the congregation to hear. |
See Rama 234:1; M”A 69:4; 234:1; Elya Raba 55:3 [suspects for opinion of M”A initially] and 581:13; Chayeh Adam 30:7; Chesed Lealafim 55:3; Kaf Hachaim 55:5; M”B 55:2; 234:5 [concludes that Achronim rule like M”A ibid]; Kaf Hachaim 55:41; Ketzos Hashulchan 16:2 footnote 6; Ishei Yisrael 15 footnote 100; Custom of Rebbe and Chabad to recite the Mishnayos aloud after Davening; See Hiskashrus 601:19; Siddur Rav Raskin p. 483
Other opinions: Some Poskim rule it is not necessary to recite the Mizmor aloud. [Mateh Efraim 590:38; See also Taz 55:3, brought in M”B ibid]
Yes you may. This applies even if the children are above the age of Chinuch and certainly applies if they are below the age of Chinuch. |
See regarding listening to music for the sake of mental and emotional health:
Music therapy-May one listen to music during the three weeks [or during Sefirah] for emotional and mental health purposes?
See regarding children listen to music:
From the Rav’s Desk: May small children listen to music or a music video during Sefirah in order to keep them occupied?
Yes you may. |
See M”A 560:9 that playing music for the sake of performing a work was never included in the prohibition of playing music after the Churban.
See regarding listening to music for the sake of mental and emotional health:
Music therapy-May one listen to music during the three weeks [or during Sefirah] for emotional and mental health purposes?
From the Rav’s Desk: May small children listen to music or a music video during Sefirah in order to keep them occupied?
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