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הלכות איסורי ביאה פרק כ״ב · 5 Questions
Question 1
What event prompted King David to enact prohibitions against yichud?
When Amnon assaulted his half-sister Tamar, King David enacted formal yichud prohibitions.
Question 2
Why does a gentile man's wife NOT serve as a guardian for yichud?
A gentile's wife has no deterrent interest in preventing sin since she herself is not prohibited to other men.
Question 3
With which pair of women is yichud PERMITTED due to mutual animosity?
Co-wives, yevamot, or mother-in-law and daughter-in-law — their mutual animosity ensures they would report any sin.
Question 4
Why should an unmarried man NOT teach young children?
Mothers come to school on account of their sons, exposing an unmarried teacher to temptation.
Question 5
What does Rambam identify as the hardest prohibition for most people?
Nothing in the entire Torah is more difficult for the majority of people than sexual misconduct.