daf bit: Eruvin 82
May. 30th, 2013 09:01 amOur rabbis taught: a man may prepare an eiruv not just for himself but also for his minor children and his Canaanite servants, with or without their consent. But he may not do so for his Hebrew servant, his adult child, or his wife, except with their consent. (Any of these have standing to prepare their own eiruv.) The master taught: a wife is entitled to object, but if she didn't express an opinion her movements are limited by those of her husband (who made an eiruv for her) -- she defaults to his, in other words. But wait, doesn't she have to actually consent (actually say "yes"), per what was just taught? No, Raba said, being able to object is sufficient, and there can be no more significant form of objecting than making your own eiruv. (82b)