Today's Mishnah Yomi
Avos 3:4 - 3:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Sunday, June 1, 2025 is Avos 3:4 - 3:5
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Avos Perek 3 Mishnah 4
אבות פרק ג׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
הַנֵּעוֹר בַּלַּיְלָה וְהַמְהַלֵּךְ בַּדֶּרֶךְ יְחִידִי. וּמְחַשֵּׁב בְּלִבּוֹ דִּבְרֵי הֲבַאי:
הֲרֵי זֶה מִתְחַיֵּב בְּנַפְשׁוֹ. לְפִי שֶׁלַּיְלָה הוּא זְמַן לַמַּזִּיקִים, וְהַמְהַלֵּךְ בַּדֶּרֶךְ יְחִידִי הוּא בְּסַכָּנָה מִפְּנֵי הַלִּסְטִים וְכַמָּה פְּגָעִים רָעִים, וְאִם הָיָה מְחַשֵּׁב בְּדִבְרֵי תּוֹרָה הָיְתָה מְשַׁמַּרְתּוֹ:
Rashi
הנעור בלילה. ומחשב בלבו דברי הבאי:
לבטלה. להבטל מדברי תורה:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Avos Perek 3 Mishnah 5
אבות פרק ג׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
"The yoke of government": [meaning] the burden [placed upon him by] a king and ministers.
"the way of the world (derekh erets)": [meaning] the toil and strain of a livelihood. [He is released from this,] because his work becomes blessed.
"And one who casts from himself the yoke of Torah": One who says, "The yolk of Torah is too hard and I cannot endure it.
עֹל מַלְכוּת. מַשָּׂא מֶלֶךְ וְשָׂרִים:
דֶּרֶךְ אֶרֶץ. עֲמַל וְטֹרַח הַפַּרְנָסָה, לְפִי שֶׁמְּלַאכְתּוֹ מִתְבָּרֶכֶת:
הַפּוֹרֵק מִמֶּנּוּ עֹל תּוֹרָה. הָאוֹמֵר קָשֶׁה עֻלָּהּ שֶׁל תּוֹרָה וְאֵינִי יָכוֹל לְסוֹבְלָהּ:
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.
"He who stays awake at night, and who wanders on a road alone": and thinks about idle things in his heart.
"this one is liable for [forfeiture of] his life": As night is the time of demons, and one who wanders on a road alone is in danger because of the brigands and several [other] bad occurrences; and if he had been thinking about words of Torah, it would have guarded him.