Today's Mishnah Yomi
Peah 8:4 - 8:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Wednesday, February 23, 2022 is Peah 8:4 - 8:5
Mishnah 1
Mishnayos Peah Perek 8 Mishnah 4
פאה פרק ח׳ משנה ד׳
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Peah Perek 8 Mishnah 5
פאה פרק ח׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
אין פוחתין לעניים בגורן – when they distribute the Poor Man’s Tithe in the granary/threshing floor, they don’t give to each and every poor person less than this measure, as it is written (Deuteronomy 26:12): “that they may eat their full in your settlements,” give him according to his fullness/satisfaction.
דבלה – dry figs after they had been tread in a round mould [in which figs are pressed] which is called cake of pressed figs. And further, they are not sold by measurement but rather by weight, therefore it teaches [in the Mishnah] a Maneh of a cake of pressed figs, and a Maneh is a weight of one hundred Denars and a Denar is a weight of six Ma’ah and the weight of a M’ah is sixteen berries/grains of barley.
פרס – one-half of a Maneh, and in all of the measurements that are stated in our Mishnah, the Halakha is according to the first Tanna/teacher and the Halakha is according to Abba Shaul. And these things are not said other than to distribute the Poor Man’s Tithe in the threshing floor/granary, butr he who distributes the Poor Man’s Tithe in his home, distributes according to his desires and the Sages did not give him a measurement.
אין פוחתין לעניים בגורן. כשמחלקין מעשר עני בגורן אין נותנין לכל עני ועני פחות משיעור זה דכתיב (דברים כ״ו:י״ב) ואכלו בשעריך ושבעו תן לו כדי שבעו:
דבלה. תאנים יבישים לאחר שנדרסים בעגול קרויין דבלה. ושוב אין נמכרים במדה אלא במשקל, להכי תני מנה דבלה, ומנה הוא משקל מאה דינרים והדינר משקל ששה מעים ומשקל המעה ט״ז גרגרי שעורה:
פרס. חצי מנה, ובכל המדות האמורות במתניתין הלכה כת״ק והלכה כאבא שאול. ולא נאמרו דברים הללו אלא למחלק מעשר עני בגורן, אבל המחלק מעשר עני בתוך ביתו מחלק כפי רצונו ולא נתנו בו חכמים שיעור:
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
נאמנים – the poor people [are believed] about raw vegetables to state that they are from the Poor Man’s Tithe, for vegetables are liable for tithes from the Rabbis.
דבר מועט – they are believed even on that which is cooked, for sometimes the owner of the house forgot to tithe and tithes from that which is cooked from within the pot.
מלפסו – the pot/dish or round pot that he is cooking in.
נאמנים. העניים על הירק חי לומר של מעשר עני הוא, דירק חייב במעשר מדרבנן:
דבר מועט. נאמנים אף על המבושל, דפעמים שבעה״ב שכח מלעשר ומעשר מן המבושל מתוך הקדרה:
מלפסו. הקדרה או הפרור שמבשל בה: