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When should Birchos Eirusin be recited - before the kiddushin or after? The shiur analyzes the fundamental machlokes between the Rosh (who holds it's recited after) and the Rambam (רמב"ם) (who holds it must be before). The resolution depends on whether this bracha is on the ma'aseh hamitzvah or the kiyum hamitzvah.
This shiur examines a fundamental question in hilchos kiddushin: the proper timing for reciting Birchos Eirusin. The Gemara (גמרא) in Kesubos 7b discusses whether these blessings should be made before or after the act of kiddushin, with significant practical implications. Rabbi Zweig begins by analyzing the Rashi (רש"י) and various Rishonim who address the concern of bracha l'vatala (blessing in vain). The core issue is 'dilma hadam boisha' - perhaps she will refuse, making any prior blessing invalid. This leads to a fundamental question about the nature of birchos eirusin.
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Kesubos 7b
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