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Why can't one get married motzei Shabbos (שבת) if Shabbos preparations are permitted? The shiur develops the principle that activities like tzedakah, shidduchim, and hiring teachers aren't mere heter on Shabbos but rather kiyum Shabbos itself, as they create shalom - the ultimate expression of Sabbath values.
The shiur analyzes Kesubos 4b-5a, focusing on why marriage is prohibited on motzei Shabbos (שבת) due to cheshbonos (calculations/planning) concerns, when the Gemara (גמרא) clearly permits similar activities throughout Shabbos. Rabbi Zweig examines Rav Zeira's position that marriage should be forbidden motzei Shabbos because people will inevitably think about party preparations during Shabbos - checking on caterers, arrangements, and logistics. The central question emerges from the Gemara's response to Rav Zeira, bringing numerous cases where Shabbos planning is explicitly permitted: poskin tzedakah (pledging charity), arranging shidduchim in synagogues, supervising community needs, handling pikuach nefesh, and teaching children. If all these activities involving planning and discussion are permitted, why should wedding preparations be different?
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Kesubos 4b-5a
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