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Why did the Chachamim institute Wednesday as the standard wedding day when people were already marrying on optimal days? The shiur analyzes the Gemara (גמרא)'s discussion of higiyas zman—when husbands become obligated in spousal support. The resolution reveals that the takana protects against premature financial obligations and ensures proper wedding preparations.
This shiur analyzes a complex passage in Kesubos 2a dealing with the timing of weddings and the husband's financial obligations. The Gemara (גמרא) presents a fundamental question: if people were already getting married on appropriate days (before Beis Din sessions), why did the Chachamim need to institute a formal takana requiring Wednesday weddings? Rashi (רש"י) and Tosafot offer different approaches to understanding the Gemara's question "mah zman" (what time). According to Rashi, the question concerns why a takana was necessary when people were already marrying on Wednesdays due to practical considerations like nice wedding preparations. Tosafot understands the question as relating to the specific timing requirements.
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Kesubos 2a
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