• #75 - Gadol K'vod Hab'riyot: A Wedding on Shabbat

  • Apr 27 2025
  • Length: 14 mins
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#75 - Gadol K'vod Hab'riyot: A Wedding on Shabbat

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  • In shiur ​#73, we saw that the exalted halakhic principle "great is human dignity" has historically played but a minor, limited role in practical halakhic decision making. This shiur considers a famous exception to that rule. Rabbi Moshe Isserles permitted a couple to violate the Rabbis' prohibition against holding weddings on Shabbat when postponing the hupah until Sunday would have brought shame and humiliation upon the bride. His halakhic argument suggests that poskim are entitled to abandon established halakhic precedent when, in their estimation, ethical necessity demands a different decision. It's a big deal.Download the source sheet at www.freehofinstitute.org/podcast.

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