Some people intentionally misplace their priorities. They want to use Judaism in order to achieve their goals.
For example, music is forbidden during the period of Sfirat HaOmer, between Pesach and Shavuot.
Some people believe that this restriction does not apply during certain Jewish or national holidays that occur during this seven-week period. Depending on the guidelines from their Rabbi, those days may include Mimuna, Israeli Independence Day, Lag Ba'Omer, and/or Jerusalem Day. We will not present an opinion about the "proper" way of observing any of those days.
However, another issue comes into play here. Rehearsals are permitted on before any of those days. Schools "may" play music that is enjoyed by the entire student body, as long as one or more students will be preparing for a performance on those days.
The new manner of observance is a misplaced feeling. It's not simply that people are permitted to listen to music during Sfirat Haomer on on those days. They are also allowed to listen to music during Sfirat HaOmer if it is for those days.
Has Sfirat HaOmer been deleted from the Jewish calendar?
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