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How does zechiyah (acquiring on someone's behalf) relate to shlichus (agency)? The shiur develops competing approaches - whether zechiyah works through an implied agency arrangement, or functions as a separate Torah (תורה)-granted power. A katan's inability to appoint an agent but ability to benefit from zechiyah becomes the test case.
This comprehensive Gemara (גמרא) shiur explores the fundamental relationship between zechiyah (acquiring on someone's behalf) and shlichus (agency) through detailed analysis of Tosafos (תוספות)' two approaches on Kesubos 11a. The shiur begins by reviewing Tosafos' first approach: zechiyah works through 'anan sahadi d'avid d'shaliach' (we assume he would want to act as his agent), requiring actual appointment of an agent. The second approach holds that shlichus itself merely requires giluy daas (revealing intent) - any situation where someone wants something done allows another to act as their agent. Rabbi Zweig then introduces the Ketzos HaChoshen's novel third approach: zechiyah functions as shlichus but without requiring minui shlichus (formal appointment). A katan cannot make formal appointments but can still benefit from zechiyah since no active appointment is needed - someone else simply acts on their behalf. This distinguishes zechiyah from regular shlichus while maintaining their connection.
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Kesubos 11a
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