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Marriage and Divorce Laws for Ben Noach

This shiur provides an in-depth analysis of the Rambam's laws regarding marriage and divorce for non-Jews (Ben Noach), focusing on the fundamental differences between Jewish and gentile marriage structures. The speaker explores Hilchos Melachim, examining how gentile marriage is based on commitment rather than kinyan (acquisition), and therefore can be dissolved by either party simply separating without requiring a get (divorce document). A significant portion discusses a complex Talmudic passage about a master who designates his maidservant for his slave, analyzing the machloket (dispute) between the Rambam and Rabbeinu Tam David regarding whether this relationship constitutes a true marriage or merely a de facto arrangement. The shiur also addresses the practical implications of these laws, including the public nature required for marriage recognition and the mechanisms for dissolution. Throughout, the analysis draws from various sources including Gemara, Rashi, and later authorities, providing both textual analysis and conceptual frameworks for understanding these complex legal topics.

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