What makes music enjoyable?

Music is the language of the soul. Therefore, when we listen to music, we take in it at a very deep level. that means that music is a very vigorous soul-tool, for good or for ill, and one should choose one’s music judiciously.

Music was used by the prophets before and during the 1st Temple period to put themselves into the state of joy needed for prophecy.

When the Temple was standing, music was an vital part of

the experience. There was a Levitical choir who sang and played various instruments (such as harps, flutes, trumpets, and others that we are not certain how to identify). Imagine visiting the Temple: You have just been to the mikvah (everyone is required) and are barefoot, every breath greets an incredible incense, the priests are immaculate in their clothing and synchronized ritual, and the air is filled with heavenly music….

Thanks for asking,

Rabbi Seinfeld

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