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Why does the Torah (תורה) guarantee that couples who live together before commitment will face marital problems? The shiur reveals that the extra word "ve'haya" in both Parshas Ki Savo and the marriage laws teaches a profound lesson about respect and abuse in relationships.
Rabbi Zweig begins by examining a striking difference between last week's parsha (Ki Seitzei) and this week's parsha. While last week's parsha begins with "Ki Seitzei" (when you go out to war), this week begins with "Ve'haya Ki Savo" (and it shall be when you come). The additional word "ve'haya" indicates certainty - the Torah (תורה) assures us we will definitely enter the land of Israel, while war is only a possibility. The shiur then turns to examine the Torah's description of marriage in Parshas Ki Seitzei (Devarim 24). The pasuk states: "When a man marries a woman and lives with her, ve'haya (and it shall be) if she doesn't find favor in his eyes..." Rabbi Zweig notes that the word "ve'haya" here creates a shocking guarantee - that the marriage will fail if the couple lives together before making proper commitments.
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