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Why does bori v'shema work differently with chazaka than with rov? Tosafot struggles with whether bori garua v'shema tov follows the same rules as bori tov v'shema garua. The analysis reveals fundamental questions about when external proofs like eidim are required versus when baalei dinim can establish facts themselves.
The shiur analyzes complex Tosafot on Kesubos 12b dealing with the mechanics of bori v'shema (certain vs. uncertain claims) and when external verification is required. Rabbi Zweig begins by examining Tosafot's difficulty with the Gemara (גמרא)'s assertion that "lo ki" can only be used as a language of uncertainty (lemite) rather than certainty (bari). Tosafot brings Rabbeinu Chananel's position that by mukeses (hymen intact) versus d'ruzas ish (hymen torn), there are physiological differences that would make both parties certain of their positions, creating a case of bari v'bari rather than bari v'shema. The shiur then addresses a fundamental question about chazaka (presumptive status): if she wins because of her bari combined with chazaka, what exactly is her chazaka? The chazaka of betula indicates the violation happened after kiddushin rather than before, but this still leaves open whether it happened through ones (rape) or beratzon (willingly). Since the majority of such cases involve willing participation (rov beratzon), how can she collect her full kesubah payment?
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Kesubos 12b
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