Music in Judaism

Question:

How important is music in your religion?

AskTheRabbi.org answered:

It is actually quite fundamental. One ask of the Levites was to bring the people to an awareness that they need to draw closer to God. They would inspire all those around them with their singing and playing musical instruments in the Holy Temple.

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