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Rashi on Keritot 6b

Rashi explains: The Torah writes in Leviticus 5:17-18 about the asham talui — “if a person sins and is uncertain.” The uncertainty suspends the need for a chatat. Rashi adds: “One may not perform sacrificial work (עבודת קרבן) based on speculation.” keritot 6b page 78 jebhammoth 61 work

The Mishnah on Yevamot 61a

The mishnah in Yevamot 61a states: “A mamzer [born of certain forbidden unions] and a netin [descendant of Gibeonites] are forbidden to marry into the congregation of Israel—and they are also forbidden to perform levirate marriage [yibbum] or halitzah.” Here’s a guide to help you navigate this:

The Gemara then asks: Why? Because levirate marriage treats the widow as if she were the deceased brother’s wife. If the surviving brother is a mamzer, his union with the widow is invalid, and thus halitzah (the release ceremony) is also void. Rashi on Keritot 6b Rashi explains: The Torah

Tosafot on Yevamot 61b

Tosafot draw a direct link to Keritot 6b: “Just as in sacrifices doubt leads to a conditional offering, so in levirate marriage doubt leads to halitzah, which is like a conditional release.” The commentators note that halitzah — removing the shoe — is itself a form of “work” (physical action) that does not create a marital bond but dissolves a potential one.