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Why does the Rambam (רמב"ם) require yichud for chupah when the woman is permitted but not when she's an ervah? The shiur develops that chupah fundamentally establishes hachnasas lashus, with yichud needed only when the relationship includes potential bi'ah. When there's no future hetter for intimacy, hachnasas lashus alone suffices.
This shiur analyzes fundamental questions in the Rambam (רמב"ם)'s understanding of chupah and marital obligations. The main focus is resolving a difficulty posed by the Raana regarding why the Rambam sometimes requires yichud for chupah and sometimes does not. The shiur presents a novel understanding that differs from the Kesef Mishneh's approach. The core insight developed is that chupah fundamentally represents hachnasas lashus (bringing into the husband's domain), while yichud serves a specific function related to the bi'ah aspect of marriage. When marrying an ervah (forbidden woman) where there will never be permitted intimacy, only hachnasas lashus is required since the relationship cannot include a bi'ah component. However, when marrying a niddah, even though bi'ah is currently prohibited, yichud is still required because there will eventually be a hetter for bi'ah, making it a complete marital relationship.
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