[Daf 4] Chupat O’nen, niddah

Question 1

In what situation - linked to aveilut - can a wedding be moved earlier (e.g. from Wednesday to Monday)?

Answer 1

If all the wedding preps have been done, and the father of the chatan or mother of the kalah dies

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Question 2

Why is the first biah called “be’ilat mitzvah” according to Tosefot?

3 parts to the answer

Answer 2

Through this initial encounter…
1. Woman makes a “covenant” with the man
2. They stick together
3. Ultimately leads to Peru U’revu

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Question 3

What qualification did R’ Chisda add to chuppat aveilim?

Answer 3

It’s only when water has been placed on the meat

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Question 4

When does R’ Chisda’s qualificaiton of chuppat aveilim apply? Give an example

Answer 4

In a place that’s neither a town nor a village. E.g., Matta Mechasya

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Question 5

Does any aveilut apply during a mo’ed?

Answer 5

Yes, for matters in private (tzinah)

Statement of R’ Yochanan

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Question 6

What is the leniency of chuppat aveilim?

Answer 6

Delaying of the burial until after the chuppa, which - as a knock-on effect - delays the shiva until after the seven days of celebration

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Question 7

Is there ever an issur yichud between a married couple when she’s a niddah?

Answer 7

Yes, where she became a niddah at the chuppa (and they have not yet consummated), there is an issur yichud until she purifies

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Question 8

According to the beraitas of daf 4, do couples treat aveilut or niddah more carefully (for the issur tashmish)?

Answer 8

It’s a mixed picture!

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Question 9

From what moment does aveilut start?

Answer 9

Two opinions:
1. From when the body leaves the house (R’ Eliezer)
2. Closing of the coffin (R’ Yehoshua)

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Question 10

Can the bride wear jewellery during the shloshim?

Answer 10

Yes

Rashi: to not be “titganeh” on the husband

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Question 11

According to the maskana (R’ Ashi) do couples treat niddah or aveilut more carefully re. issur tashmish?

Answer 11

• Aveilut, generally, treated more carefully than niddah
• In case of chuppat aveilim, niddah is treated more carefully

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