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How does the principle of davar she'ein miskavein apply when actions have unintended consequences? The shiur analyzes the Gemara (גמרא)'s two approaches to whether inadvertent actions are permitted, examining the interplay between intent, mekalkel (destructive acts), and issur d'rabanan.
This shiur provides an in-depth analysis of Kesubos 5a, focusing on the principle of davar she'ein miskavein (unintended consequences) and its halachic implications. The Gemara (גמרא) presents two distinct approaches (lashonos) to understanding when actions with unintended consequences are permitted. The first lashon deals with a case where someone intends one result (dam) but an unintended consequence (pesach (פסח)/opening) occurs. The Gemara explores whether this falls under the dispute between Rav Yehuda (who holds davar she'ein miskavein is assur) and Rav Shimon (who holds it's mutar). The analysis includes whether the unintended action constitutes a mekalkel (destructive act) which might be permitted even according to the stringent view.
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Kesubos 5a
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