Erusin: Difference between revisions

The Talmud states that there are three methods of performing erusin; by handing the woman a coin or object of nominal value, by handing her a document and through [[consummation]] (sexual intercourse), although the last is discouraged,prohibited ifby notthe outright[[Talmud]] prohibited.<ref> nameTalmud, =Kidushin "JewEncBet"12b</ref>. In all cases the woman's consent is required; however, it can be implied by her silence.<ref>Jewish Encyclopedia, ''Consent'' (http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com/view.jsp?artid=736&letter=C)</ref> In religious law, two valid witnesses must see the ceremony.<ref>[[Abraham Danzig]], ''[[Hokhmat Adam|Wisdom of Man]]'' 129:16</ref>