Is it permitted for a man who marries a widow to have first-time marital relations with her on Shabbat or Yom Tov?
Synopsis
A man marrying a widow may not engage in first marital relations on Shabbat or Yom Tov. This is because for a widow, the marital act constitutes the kinyan (legal acquisition), as she lacks the special chuppah that betroths a virgin.
More in Tanning and Smoothing on Shabbat
Is it permitted to ride on an animal on Shabbat?
2 opinions
Is it permitted to swim (float on water) on Shabbat, and does it matter whether the pool has a surrounding barrier?
5 opinions
Is it permitted to clap hands, slap thighs, or dance on Shabbat?
5 opinions
Is it permitted to conduct legal proceedings (dinei Torah) or carry out judicial punishments on Shabbat?
4 opinions
Is it permitted to perform betrothal (kiddushin) or conduct a wedding (chuppah) on Shabbat?
5 opinions across 3 eras
Is it permitted to perform chalitza, yibum, or other personal status acts (dedicating property to Temple, separating tithes, redeeming a firstborn son, granting a divorce) on Shabbat?
4 opinions
Is it permitted to float an object through water (hashtatah) on Shabbat?
3 opinions
Is it permitted to enter a boat or ship on Shabbat?
4 opinions
Related from other topics
Is Havineinu permitted during rainy season or at the departure of Shabbat/holidays?
Weekday Prayer Variations
Is it permitted to go out into the public domain on Friday night (Shabbat) wearing a tallit with tzitzit?
When to Wear and Bless Tzitzit
What must be the intent for marital relations (tashmish)? Is fulfilling desire or procreating for one's own benefit acceptable?
All Actions for the Sake of Heaven
Must one recite Shema al hamita after marital relations before sleeping?
Relations and Modesty
What is the required intention (kavanah) during marital relations?
Marital Relations
Is it prohibited to have marital relations while mentally focusing on a different woman?
Marital Relations
Discussion
Discussion coming soon.
The Daily Law
One question. Every opinion. Every morning.
A new halakhic question and the full spectrum of rabbinic thought, delivered daily.