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Why is a case involving an arus narusa considered bedieved when the husband is absent? The analysis distinguishes between cases where two separate halachic questions can be resolved independently versus cases where paskening on a child necessarily requires paskening on the mother's status.
This shiur analyzes Kesubos 14a, focusing on the Gemara (גמרא)'s distinction between lechatchila and bedieved in marriage cases involving questionable relationships. The discussion centers on understanding why certain situations are classified as bedieved when it seems they should be straightforward cases. The primary focus is on a case of arus narusa (a betrothed woman who was violated) where the husband is not present. Rabbi Zweig examines the kashas raised by Tosafos (תוספות) and the Rosh: if the husband is absent (either dead or missing), why is this considered a bedieved situation rather than simply waiting for clarification?
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Kesubos 14a
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