Today's Mishnah Yomi
Moed Katan 1:6 - 1:7
The Mishnah Yomi for Tuesday, October 3, 2023 is Moed Katan 1:6 - 1:7
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Moed Katan Perek 1 Mishnah 6
מועד קטן פרק א׳ משנה ו׳
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אין חופרין כוכין וקברות במועד. להקבר בו מת שימות לאחר המועד. כוכין, במערה שתחת הקרקע. וקברות, בבנין:
אבל מחנכין. שאם היה ארוך מקצרו. ואם היה קצר מאריך ומרחיב בו:
נברכת. של כובסין, מקום מתוקן לכבס בו הבגדים, ולית ביה טרחא כולי האי:
וארון עם המת בחצר. שמת שם. מותר לנסר הנסרים ולעשות לו ארון. אבל בחצר אחרת לא, שלא יאמרו מלאכה אחרת הוא עושה. ולא שנו אלא באדם שאינו מפורסם, אבל אדם מפורסם עושין לו ארון ואפילו בשוק. ולדידן שאנו מתי מספר, כל אדם הוי מפורסם:
ר״י אוסר. להביא עצים לעשות נסרים בתחלה לצורך הארון אלא א״כ מנוסרות קודם יו״ט. ואין הלכה כר״י:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Moed Katan Perek 1 Mishnah 7
מועד קטן פרק א׳ משנה ז׳
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מפני ששמחה היא לו – for we do not mix another rejoicing with the joy of the Festival, as it is written (Deuteronomy 16:14): “You shall rejoice in your Festival…” – in your holiday and not with your wife.
אבל מחזיר הוא את גרושתו – which is not a rejoicing so much, but with a new wife, that he had never had.
ועושה אשה תכשיטיה – such as to put kohl/a powder used for painting the eyelids in her eyes and to smooth out her hair so that it does not scatter, and to add red coloring to her face and or cause to pass a knife on her lower face, and everything that is similar to this.
שניוול הוא לה – it is painful to her , and the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Yosi.
מפני ששמחה היא לו. ואין מערבים שמחה אחרת בשמחת הרגל, דכתיב (דברים ט״ז:י״ד) ושמחת בחגך. בחגך ולא באשתך:
אבל מחזיר הוא את גרושתו. דאינה שמחה כ״כ אלא באשה חדשה שלא היתה לו מעולם:
ועושה אשה תכשיטיה. כגון לתת כחול בעיניה, ולהשוות שער ראשה שלא יתפזר, ומעברת צבע אדום על פניה, ומעברת סכין על פניה של מטה, וכן כל כיוצא בזה:
שניוול הוא לה. צער הוא לה. ואין הלכה כר״י:
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.
אין חופרין כוכין וקברות במועד – for a dead to be buried in it after the Festival. Sepulchral chambers, in the cave under the ground, and graves, in a building.
אבל מחנכין – if it had long, they shorten it, and if it had been short, they length and widen it.
נברכת – of launderers, a place set up to launder clothing there, and there isn’t such a great trouble to it.
וארון עם המת בחצר – that tied there, and it is permissible to plane/saw the boards and to make for him a bier. But not in another courtyard, and they didn’t teach this other than regarding a person who is not famous, but for a famous person, they make for him the bier and even in the marketplace. And for us, who are of small number, every person is considered famous.
ר"י אוסר – to bring wood to make boards at first for the needs of the bier, other than if they were planed before Yom Tov. But the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Yosi.