Commentary for Yevamot 26:17

perform the <i>halizah</i> but do not marry the levir.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' And being subject to halizah, even though on account of a Rabbinical ordinance only, it might have been assumed that they are ineligible for marriage with a priest. (Cf. supra p. 67, n. 9.) ');">⁴⁸</span> Hence it was taught that Beth Hillel declare them eligible.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Indicating that the rivals in such a case are not even Rabbinically subject to the halizah. ');">⁴⁹</span> IF THEY WERE MARRIED TO THE LEVIRS etc. BETH HILLEL DECLARE THEM INELIGIBLE. What need again was there for this? — Because it was taught, IF THEY PERFORM THE <i>HALIZAH</i><span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' For the reason given supra. V. previous note. ');">⁵⁰</span>

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