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How do we understand the principle of bari v'shema when a husband claims certainty while his wife admits uncertainty about her status? The shiur develops a fundamental distinction between being certain someone is lying versus being certain about the facts themselves, showing how different Rishonim read this sugya's approach to chazakos and credibility.
This shiur provides an in-depth analysis of the Gemara (גמרא) in Kesubos 12b, focusing on the fundamental principle of bari v'shema (certain vs. uncertain claims) and its application in marriage law disputes. The discussion centers on a case where a woman claims "meorastani nanasti" (I was betrothed and married) while her husband disputes this, creating questions about burden of proof and credibility. The shiur begins by examining the Gemara's statement "ukim mamona b'chezkas moreh" and contrasts this with the principle of "amotzu chaver al avarayit." Rabbi Zweig demonstrates how these represent different approaches to understanding why bari v'shema results in "lav bari yadei" - why certainty doesn't automatically prevail over uncertainty.
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Kesubos 12b
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