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Bigman, David
"A New Analysis of 'Kol B'Isha Erva', translated by Yedidya Schwartz," Bigman, David. Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, February, 2009.
Synopsis: R. Bigman presents a discussion of kol b'Isha erva in which he concludes that "There is no prohibition whatsoever of innocent singing; rather, only singing intended for sexual stimulation, or flirtatious singing, is forbidden. Although this distinction is not explicit in the early rabbinic sources, it closely fits the character of the prohibition as described in different contexts in the Talmud and the Rishonim, and it is supported by the language of the Rambam, the Tur, and the Shulchan Arukh."
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Henkin, Yehuda-Herzl
"Contemporary Tseni'ut," Henkin, Yehuda-Herzl. Tradition, 37:3, 2003, 1-48.
Synopsis: In this essay R. Henkin examines the key Talmudic sugyot and halakhot regarding modesty, and tries to clarify this area of halakha that relates to modesty in dress and behavior, particularly as relating to women. Issues such as women's head and hair covering and (men) hearing a woman's voice are addressed.
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Berman, Saul J.
"Kol 'Isha," Berman, Saul J.. Rabbi Joseph H. Lookstein Memorial Volume, Ed. Landman, Leo, Ktav, 1980, 45-66.
Synopsis: R. Berman discusses the halakhic development of the restrictions regarding kol isha.
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Bleich, JD
"Women Vocalists," Bleich, JD. Contemporary Halakhic Problems, Ktav.
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Cherney, Ben
"Kol Isha," Cherney, Ben. JHCS, 10, 57-75.
Synopsis: This essay provides an overview of the prohibition of men to hear a woman's singing voice.
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Henkin, Yehuda
"Kol Ishah Reviewed," Henkin, Yehuda. Equality Lost, Urim Publications, 1999, 66-75.
Synopsis: R. Henkin critiques R. Saul Berman's article, which is cited on this page in the online-library.
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Jachter, Howard
"The Parameters of Kol Isha," Jachter, Howard. , 2002.
Synopsis: R. Jachter discusses the source of the prohibition of kol isha and its applicability in our times.
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Shammah, Avraham
"Kol b'Isha with a Current Perspective, translated and annotated by Debby Koren," Shammah, Avraham. , January, 2008.
Synopsis: R. Avraham Shammah offers a halakhic statement on the issue of kol b'isha erva and addresses the question of the scope of the authority of the community rabbi in this issue. This statement is followed by a response to critics. Annotations by the translator are provided to assist the lay reader in following the halakhic references.
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Berman, Saul and Sylvia Barack Fishman
"Kolisha: The Sounds of Silence," Berman, Saul and Sylvia Barack Fishman. JOFA 2nd International Conference. 1998.
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Ross, Tamar
"Can the Female Voice Contribute to Halakhic Discourse? Kol b'Isha Erva as Test Case," Ross, Tamar. JOFA 6th International Conference.
Synopsis: In recent years, women have published several studies that take a feminist perspective on the development of halakhic issues. While these studies appear under the guise of academic objectivity, it is also clear that they strive, by means of legal or historic analysis, to influence the nature of p'sak regarding concrete areas of concern to women. Examining issues relating to kol isha, this session will demonstrate the potential of feminist insight and women's voices in a broader metaphoric sense to enhance or supplement current halakhic considerations in a manner that is more oblique yet at the same time more profound in its implications for women's status in halakha at large.
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