#6007 -The Songs of Shabbat Chazon?
Dearest Rov Shlit’a. Is there an obligation or mitzva to contain or minimize Simcha (joy) during Shabbat Chazon, such as changing the tunes of the customary Tefilot or songs of Shabbat, with sad sounding tunes? How about giving a lesser kiddush after the davening, or even avoiding giving the customary candies to the children that attend?
There are indeed different traditions and one should respect and keep the minhagim and established customs of the community he attends.
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Rabbi A. Bartfeld as revised by Horav Y. Hirshman, Horav Dovid Pam, Horav Aharon Miller, Horav Chanoch Ehrentreu, Horav Kalman Ochs, and Horav Dovid Bartfeld consulting, Horav Hagaon Rav Yitzchak Berkowitz Shlit’a
Answered by: Hagaon Rav Shlomo Miller Shlit'a
Published: July 18, 2026