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Why does the Gemara (גמרא) explore whether a groom getting married Friday night intends the bleeding (dam) or if it's merely an unintended consequence (davar she'eino miskaven)? The shiur analyzes the dispute between Rav Yehuda and Rav Shimon about whether wedding timing restrictions stem from intentional violation or apply even to unintended consequences. This determines whether couples can marry Friday night according to different halachic approaches.
This shiur examines a complex sugya in Kesubos 5b dealing with the permissibility of getting married on Friday night, focusing on the underlying halachic principles of intent (kavanah) versus unintended consequence (davar she'eino miskaven). The Gemara (גמרא) discusses whether a groom who marries Friday night and causes bleeding during the first marital relations is considered to have intentionally caused the bleeding (dam) or whether it's an unintended consequence of the marriage act. Rabbi Zweig addresses several major difficulties raised by the Rishonim. The Maharsha asks a fundamental question: if the Gemara is trying to determine the halacha (הלכה) according to Rav Yehuda versus Rav Shimon regarding davar she'eino miskaven, why does the entire discussion seem to focus only on Rav Yehuda's position? The Maharsha suggests this indicates the Gemara already knows Rav Yehuda's view but is trying to understand his reasoning.
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Kesubos 5b
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