Today's Mishnah Yomi
Challah 4:5 - 4:6
The Mishnah Yomi for Saturday, October 8, 2022 is Challah 4:5 - 4:6
Mishnah 1
Mishnayos Challah Perek 4 Mishnah 5
חלה פרק ד׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
רבי עקיבא פוטר. ואזדא לטעמיה דהדרא והויא חלה למפרע:
נמצא חומרו קולו. חומרו של רבי עקיבא דאמר לעיל בנוטל חלה מקב דהויא חלה וקדשה, גורם לו להקל ולפטור בשני קבים שנטלה חלתו של זה בפני עצמו ושל זה בפני עצמו:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Challah Perek 4 Mishnah 6
חלה פרק ד׳ משנה ו׳
Bartenura
נוטל אדם כדי חלה – [A person] who wishes to knead a few batches of dough of impure doubtfully-tithed [dough -for Hallah], he can establish their Hallah from pure dough whose Hallah had not yet been dedicated, and that it will be this particularly batch of ritually pure dough that will be established for Hallah on all the dough that he will need from the ritually impure doubtfully-tithed [dough- for Hallah].
עד שתסרח – this particular batch of dough and that it won’t be appropriate for human consumption, for regarding doubtfully tithed produce, the Rabbis were lenient [to permit] dedication from something pure [to fulfill the liability] on that which is impure and from that which is not nearby. And they (i.e., the Rabbis) were also lenient to dedicate from that which was of poor quality [to fulfill the liability] on something that was good, and the Hallah of doubtfully-tithed [dough] is that grai which a person buys from an ignoramus who feeds it to the poor and to troops on the march, as it is taught in the Mishnah (Tractate Demai, Chapter 3, Mishnah 1): “We feed the poor Demai produce and the .troops on the march Demai produce.” But the Hallah that we separate from it is Hallah of doubtfully-tithed dough.
נוטל אדם כדי חלה וכו׳ הרוצה ללוש כמה עיסות של דמאי טמא, יכול לקבוע חלתן מעיסה טהורה שלא הורמה חלתה ושתהיה זאת העיסה הטהורה קבועה לחלה על כל עיסות שילוש מן הדמאי הטמא:
עד שתסרח. עיסה זו ולא תהיה ראויה למאכל אדם, שבדמאי הקילו לתרום מן הטהור על הטמא ושלא מן המוקף, והקילו נמי לתרום מן הרע על היפה. וחלת דמאי היינו הלוקח תבואה מעם הארץ ומאכילה לעניים ולאכסניא, כדתנן מאכילין את העניים דמאי ואת האכסניא דמאי. וחלה שמפרישים ממנה היא חלת דמאי:
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.
ר"ע פוטר – He follows his line of reasoning that it goes back and becomes Hallah retroactively.
נמצא חומרו קולו – the stringency of Rabbi Akiba who said above (Mishnah 4) that when he takes Hallah from one Kab that becomes Hallah and has become sanctified, causes him to be lenient and to exempt with two Kabim when he took his Hallah from this [Kab] on its own and that [Kab] on its own.