Today's Mishnah Yomi
Avos 4:8 - 4:9
The Mishnah Yomi for Thursday, June 12, 2025 is Avos 4:8 - 4:9
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Avos Perek 4 Mishnah 8
אבות פרק ד׳ משנה ח׳
Bartenura
אַל תְּהִי דָּן יְחִידִי. אַף עַל פִּי שֶׁיָּחִיד מֻמְחֶה יָכוֹל לָדוּן, מִדַּרְכֵי הַחֲסִידוּת הוּא שֶׁאֲפִלּוּ מֻמְחֶה לֹא יְהִי דָּן יְחִידִי. וְדַוְקָא כְּשֶׁלֹּא קִבְּלוּהוּ בַּעֲלֵי הַדִּין עֲלֵיהֶם לְדִין, אֲבָל קִבְּלוּהוּ בַּעֲלֵי הַדִּין עֲלֵיהֶם, דָּן יְחִידִי וַאֲפִלּוּ מִדֶּרֶךְ חֲסִידוּת:
שֶׁאֵין דָּן יְחִידִי אֶלָּא אֶחָד. הַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא שֶׁהוּא יָחִיד בְּעוֹלָמוֹ:
וְאַל תֹּאמַר. לַחֲבֵרֶיךָ הַחוֹלְקִים עָלֶיךָ קַבְּלוּ דַּעְתִּי שֶׁאֲנִי מֻמְחֶה וּבְלֹא הַצֵּרוּף שֶׁלָּכֶם הָיִיתִי יָכוֹל לָדוּן:
שֶׁהֵן רַשָּׁאִין וְלֹא אַתָּה. הוֹאִיל וְצֵרַפְתָּ אוֹתָם עִמְּךָ רָאוּי שֶׁיִּפָּסֵק הַדִּין עַל פִּי הָרַבִּים:
Rashi
אל תהי דן יחידי. שאע׳׳פ שיחיד מומחה דינו דין גמור מ״מ אל תזקק עצמך לבא לידי כך שאין שום אדם רשאי לדון יחידי אלא הקב׳׳ה שהוא יחיד:
ואל תאמר לבעלי הדין קבלו דעתי שהן רשאין לעשות כדבריך אם הם רוצים ולא אתה רשאי להכריחם בעל כרחם. פ״א אל תאמר קבלו דעתי אם הוא דיין אחד שיושב בין שני בעלי דינין אינו יכול לומר אותו הדיין קבלו דעתי בעל כרחכם אף על פי שאני אחד שהן רשאין בעלי דינין לומר לדיין אי אתה רשאי לומר קבלו דעתי כמו שאמר דהא קי״ל דיני ממונות בשלשה:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Avos Perek 4 Mishnah 9
אבות פרק ד׳ משנה ט׳
Bartenura
"One who implements the Torah in poverty": who is pressed for food and abstains from his work to be involved in Torah [studies].
"One that disregards the Torah in wealth": Due to abundance of his [assets], he needs to put his attention sometimes to this, sometimes to that, and [so] has no free time to be involved in Torah [studies].
הַמְקַיֵּם אֶת הַתּוֹרָה מֵעֹנִי. שֶׁהוּא דָּחוּק לִמְזוֹנוֹת וּמִתְבַּטֵּל מִמְּלַאכְתּוֹ כְּדֵי לַעֲסֹק בַּתּוֹרָה:
הַמְבַטֵּל אֶת הַתּוֹרָה מֵעֹשֶׁר. מֵחֲמַת רֹב הַמָּמוֹן צָרִיךְ לִתֵּן לִבּוֹ פַּעַם לְכָאן וּפַעַם לְכָאן וְאֵין לוֹ פְּנַאי לַעֲסֹק בַּתּוֹרָה:
Rashi
כל המבטל את התורה מעושר. שמתוך עשרו אין לו פנאי לעסוק:
Mishnah Yomi FAQ
What is Mishnah Yomi?
Mishnah Yomi is a daily study program where participants study two mishnayot (individual teachings from the Mishnah) every day. By following this program, one can complete the entire Mishnah in about six years.
What is the Mishnah?
The Mishnah is the first major written collection of Jewish oral traditions, forming the basis of the Talmud. It dates back to around 200 CE and consists of teachings and discussions of Jewish law by various rabbis.
Who started the Mishnah Yomi program?
In 1934, the Kozoglover Gaon, Rav Aryeh Tzvi Frommer, who took over from Rav Meir Shapiro (the founder of Daf Yomi) as the head of Yeshivas Chachmei Lublin, initiated the Mishnah Yomi cycle, focusing on Seder Zeraim and Seder Taharos. After World War II, in 1947, Rav Yonah Sztencl, a disciple of Rav Frommer, expanded the program, advocating for a comprehensive study of Shishah Sidrei Mishnah. The idea of studying two Mishnayos daily gained the support of figures like Rav Isser Zalman Meltzer, the Tchebiner Rov, and the Gerer Rebbe, marking the formal inception of Mishnah Yomi.
How long does it take to complete the Mishnah with Mishnah Yomi?
Following the Mishnah Yomi program, one can complete the Mishnah in approximately six years.
Can anyone join Mishnah Yomi?
Yes, anyone interested in studying the Mishnah can start the Mishnah Yomi cycle. There’s no need for prior knowledge; beginners are welcome.
Do I need to know Hebrew to study Mishnah Yomi?
While the Mishnah is originally in Hebrew, there are numerous translations and commentaries available in various languages, making it accessible to anyone interested in studying.
Is there a specific time of day to study Mishnah Yomi?
There’s no designated time. Participants can choose a time that best fits their schedule.
Can I study Mishnah Yomi with a group?
Yes, many communities and synagogues organize group study sessions for Mishnah Yomi. Studying in a group can enhance understanding and foster camaraderie.
What if I miss a day?
If you miss a day, you can catch up by studying the missed mishnayot alongside the current day’s study or by dedicating some extra time until you’re back on track.
"Don't be a lone judge": Even though an expert may judge alone, it is from the way of piety that even an expert should not judge alone. [And that is] only when the litigants have not accepted him upon themselves as a judge; but if they accepted him upon themselves, he can judge alone even in the way of piety.
"for there is no lone judge aside from the One [God]": The Holy One, blessed be He, who is alone (unique) in His world.
"And don't say": to your colleagues that disagree with him, "Accept my opinion, since I am an expert and I could have judged without your association."
"for they are permitted and not you": Given that you have joined them to you, it is fitting that he should decide according to the majority.