Today's Mishnah Yomi
Demai 6:4 - 6:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Wednesday, March 16, 2022 is Demai 6:4 - 6:5
Mishnah 1
Mishnayos Demai Perek 6 Mishnah 4
דמאי פרק ו׳ משנה ד׳
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Demai Perek 6 Mishnah 5
דמאי פרק ו׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
המקבל זיתים לשמן – an Israelite who leased olive trees [to work on them as a tenant farmer] from a Kohen or from a Levite.
כשם שחולקין בחולין כך חולקין בתרומה – but even though that of above (Mishnah 4) it belongs to the owners, here it is different for he did not lease the land but rather [only] the trees, but the Rabbis did not make trees like the land.
או למחצית שכר – that he would sell the oil and they would divide the profit/gain In the middle [from the sale].
המעשרות לבעלים – For Rabbi Yehuda made the olives like land. But the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Yehuda.
המקבל זיתים לשמן. ישראל שקבל זיתים מכהן או מלוי:
כשם שחולקין בחולין כך חולקים בתרומה. ואע״ג דלעיל לבעלים, הכא שאני דלא קיבל קרקע אלא אילנות, ורבנן לא עבדי זיתים כקרקע:
או למחצית שכר. שימכר השמן ויחלקו הריוח לאמצע:
המעשרות לבעלים. דר׳ יהודה עביד זיתים כקרקע. ואין הלכה כרבי יהודה:
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.
Bartenura
המעשרות לבעלים – in this, even the Rabbis dispute upon that of Rabbi Eliezer {above in the previous Mishnah}, they agree, for since the field is of the owners, it is the place of Tithes, he left over the remnants [for them].
הקרתני – the language of קריה/townsman or village, meaning to say, a person who dwells in the town in the village (i.e., provincial), for such is the manner of villagers to lease a field from the those dwelling in walled cities [like Jerusalem].
יכול הוא הקרתני וכו' – therefore everyone takes his par in the Second Tithe [by going up to Jerusalem to consume it there]. And such is the Halakha.
המעשרות לבעלים. בהא אפילו רבנן דפליגי עליה דרבי אליעזר מודו, דכיון דשדה של בעלים מקום מעשר שיורי שייריה:
הקרתני. לשון קריה, כלומר האיש היושב בקריה בכפרים. שכן דרך בני הכפרים לקבל שדה מבני הכרכים:
יכול הוא הקרתני וכו׳ הלכך כל אחד נוטל חלקו במעשר שני. וכן הלכה: