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    "title": "Ikar Tosafot Yom Tov on Mishnah Sotah",
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    "versionTitleInHebrew": "תרגום קהילת ספריא",
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                "The explanation of the halachic codes in the name of Rav Hai Gaon, of blessed memory, is that the singing mentioned herein refers to love songs written in praise of mortal beauty.  However, the recital of songs (hymns) of praise an exaltation, and those that record the benevolent acts of the Almighty accompanied by music and merriment, at weddings and banquet halls is an accepted custom among all Jews."
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