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What is the relationship between sheva brachos and the issur of kala b'lo bracha? The shiur analyzes how Rashi (רש"י) understands that the bracha removes the issur yichud on an arusa, while the Rambam (רמב"ם) holds that even after brachos she remains an arusa with all associated restrictions until chuppah.
The shiur continues analyzing Kesubos 8a, focusing on the Gemara (גמרא)'s discussion of birchas chasan and the halachic mechanics of wedding blessings. Rabbi Zweig begins by examining a kasya about why the pasuk needs to tell us that even an ubar (fetus) said shira at Krias Yam Suf, developing that this indicates the experience was on the level of nevuah rather than just physical perception. The primary focus shifts to understanding the Gemara's statement 'm'vorchin birchas chasan b'veis chasan' and the complex issues surrounding when these brachos are recited. A major analysis centers on Rashi (רש"י)'s position versus the Rambam (רמב"ם)'s understanding of what the bracha accomplishes. According to Rashi, the bracha of birchas chasan removes the issur yichud that applies to an arusa - specifically, the din of 'kala b'lo bracha asur la'baal k'niddah.' Rashi explains that an arusa has an issur yichud, and only two things can remove this: chuppah and bracha.
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Kesubos 8a
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