Today's Mishnah Yomi
Berachos 4:2 - 4:3
The Mishnah Yomi for Wednesday, December 15, 2021 is Berachos 4:2 - 4:3
Mishnah 1
Mishnayos Berachos Perek 4 Mishnah 2
ברכות פרק ד׳ משנה ב׳
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Berachos Perek 4 Mishnah 3
ברכות פרק ד׳ משנה ג׳
Bartenura
מעין שמונה עשרה – There are those explain in the Gemara that a person recites a shortened form of each of the middle blessings in the Amidah and recites the concluding blessing for each one. And there are those who say [the prayer] “הביננו – O Lord our God, Cause Us to Understand [and to] Know Your Ways” which is one blessing which has an abstract of each of the middle blessings of the Shemoneh Esreh and we conclude this with the blessing, “Praised are You, who hearkens to prayer.”
שגורה בפיו – learned and fluent in it. And the Halakha is like Rabbi Akiva – for an individual whose prayer is not fluent in his mouth or is in a hurry , should recite the first three blessings [of the Amidah] and the last three blessings [of the Amidah] and the “הביננו” prayer in the middle , which is an abstract of all the middle [blessings], except for [the Amidah] during the rainy season since a person should not recite הביננו"” because he must mention the “request for rain” [“ותן טל ומטר לטובה – provide dew and rain for a blessing”] in the “blessing of the years” and also except for Saturday evenings and the conclusion of holy days where he needs to recite the Havdalah prayer in the [fourth] blessing, "חונן הדעת" – who grants knowledge.”
מעין שמונה עשרה. אית דמפרשי בגמרא שאומר מכל ברכה וברכה מן האמצעיות בקוצר וחותם על כל אחת ואחת. ואית דאמרי, הביננו ה׳ אלהינו לדעת דרכך, שהיא ברכה אחת שיש בה מעין כל הברכות האמצעיות של שמונה עשרה, וחותם ברוך אתה ה׳ שומע תפלה:
שגורה בפיו. שהוא למוד ורגיל בה. והלכה כרבי עקיבא שמי שאין תפלתו שגורה בפיו, או בשעת הדחק, מתפלל אדם שלש ראשונות ושלש אחרונות והביננו באמצע שהיא מעין כל האמצעיות, חוץ מימות הגשמים שאינו מתפלל הביננו מפני שצריך לומר שאלה בברכת השנים, וחוץ ממוצאי שבתות וי״ט שצריך לומר הבדלה בחונן הדעת:
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
מה מקום – that is to say, what is its nature?
שלא תארע תקלה – that no stumbling block should come through me, as it is explained in the Baraitha: “that I should not stumble in a matter of Halakha and that my colleagues would rejoice [in my being in error],” that evil should come upon me in that I caused them to be punished [through my errant decision].
אני נותן הודיה על חלקי – I express thanks for the good that has been my portion that my I have been placed among those who sit in the House of Study. And these two prayers [recited] when one enters the House of Study and when one leaves it are obligatory upon each and every person to recite them and so we say in the Baraitha – When he enters: What should he say? And when leaves, what should he say? – implying that it is obligatory to recite them [both].
מה מקום. כלומר מה טיבה:
שלא תארע תקלה. שלא יבא מכשול על ידי, כדמפרש בברייתא שלא אכשל בדבר הלכה וישמחו חבירי, הרי רעה שתבא על ידי שאגרום להם שיענשו:
אני נותן הודיה על חלקי. מודה על הטובה שחלק לי ששם חלקי מיושבי בית המדרש. ושתי תפלות הללו בכניסתו לבית המדרש וביציאתו חובה על כל איש ואיש לאמרן, דהכי אמרינן בברייתא בכניסתו מה הוא אומר וביציאתו מהו אומר משמע דחובה למימרינהו: