Derasha 1 on Acharei Mos 18:16

Parashas Acharei Mos · Passuk 18:16

The Complete Passuk

עֶרְוַ֥ת אֵֽשֶׁת־אָחִ֖יךָ לֹ֣א תְגַלֵּ֑ה עֶרְוַ֥ת אָחִ֖יךָ הִֽוא׃

Torah Temima points to Yevamos 55a.

Core Text — Yevamos 55a

ערות אשת אחיך — בין מן האב בין מן האם.

English: “Your brother’s wife” — whether the brother is paternal or maternal.

Brother’s wife — both sides

The wife of a half-brother is included in the prohibition.