Today's Mishnah Yomi
Avos 2:12 - 2:13
The Mishnah Yomi for Wednesday, May 28, 2025 is Avos 2:12 - 2:13
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Avos Perek 2 Mishnah 12
אבות פרק ב׳ משנה י"ב
Bartenura
הַתְקֵן עַצְמְךָ לִלְמֹד תּוֹרָה. שֶׁלֹּא תֹּאמַר הוֹאִיל וְאָבִי חָכָם וַאֲבִי אָבִי חָכָם, תּוֹרָה חוֹזֶרֶת לְאַכְסַנְיָא שֶׁלָּהּ וְאֵינִי צָרִיךְ לְבַקֵּשׁ אַחֲרֶיהָ:
וְכָל מַעֲשֶׂיךָ יִהְיוּ לְשֵׁם שָׁמָיִם. אַף בְּשָׁעָה שֶׁאַתָּה עוֹסֵק בַּאֲכִילָה וּשְׁתִיָּה וּבְדֶרֶךְ אֶרֶץ לֹא תִּתְכַּוֵּן לְהַהֲנוֹת גּוּפְךָ, אֶלָּא שֶׁתִּהְיֶה בָּרִיא לַעֲשׂוֹת רְצוֹן קוֹנְךָ:
Rashi
שאינה ירושה לך. אל תאמר הואיל ואבא חכם גדול היה אף אני אהיה כמו כן בלי שום טורח:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Avos Perek 2 Mishnah 13
אבות פרק ב׳ משנה י"ג
Bartenura
"Be careful in the reciting of Shema": to recite it at its time. And so [too] with prayer, to pray each and every prayer in its time.
"fixed": like a person who has something fixed that he is obligated in and says, "When will I unload this obligation from upon me?" And also (another explanation is) "fixed" - like a person for whom it is fixed that he read a chapter and a section which he says only as a recitation and does not say in the language of supplications, as a person who is requesting mercy [would use].
"'For He is gracious and merciful'": He wants supplications, and through the supplications, He immediately has mercy.
"And do not be wicked in your own eyes": Do not do something that will cause you to consider yourself wicked today and tomorrow. And Rambam explained, "do not be wicked in your own eyes" - that is to say, don't consider yourself wicked, as from such you would completely go out to the culture of delinquency. And I heard, "do not be wicked" in [the previous] matter that you separate yourself from the community and stand on your own.
הֱוֵי זָהִיר בִּקְרִיאַת שְׁמַע. לִקְרוֹתוֹ בְּעוֹנָתוֹ. וְכֵן בַּתְּפִלָּה, לְהִתְפַּלֵּל כָּל תְּפִלָּה וּתְפִלָּה בְּעוֹנָתָהּ:
קֶבַע. כְּאָדָם שֶׁיֵּשׁ עָלָיו חוֹבָה דָּבָר קָבוּעַ וְאוֹמֵר אֵימָתַי אֶפְרֹק מֵעָלַי חוֹב זֶה. אִי נַמִּי, קֶבַע, כְּאָדָם שֶׁקָּבוּעַ לוֹ לִקְרֹא פֶּרֶק אֶחָד פָּרָשָׁה אַחַת, שֶׁאוֹמֵר אוֹתָהּ בִּקְרִיאָה בְּעָלְמָא, וְאֵינוֹ אוֹמְרָהּ בִּלְשׁוֹן תַּחֲנוּנִים כְּאָדָם שֶׁמְּבַקֵּשׁ רַחֲמִים:
כִּי אֵל חַנּוּן וְרַחוּם הוּא. רוֹצֶה בְּתַחֲנוּנִים, וְעַל יְדֵי הַתַּחֲנוּנִים הוּא מְרַחֵם מִיָּד:
וְאַל תְּהִי רָשָׁע בִּפְנֵי עַצְמְךָ. אַל תַּעֲשֶׂה דָּבָר שֶׁהַיּוֹם וּלְמָחָר תַּרְשִׁיעַ אֶת עַצְמְךָ בּוֹ. וְהָרַמְבַּ"ם פֵּרֵשׁ, אַל תְּהִי רָשָׁע בְּעֵינֶיךָ כְּלוֹמַר לֹא תַּחֲזִיק עַצְמְךָ כְּרָשָׁע, שֶׁמִּתּוֹךְ כָּךְ אַתָּה יוֹצֵא לְתַרְבּוּת רָעָה לְגַמְרֵי. וַאֲנִי שָׁמַעְתִּי, אַל תְּהִי רָשָׁע בְּדָבָר זֶה שֶׁתִּפְרֹשׁ מִן הַצִּבּוּר וְתַעֲמֹד בִּפְנֵי עַצְמְךָ:
Rashi
הוי זהיר בקריאת שמע. לקרותה בשעתה:
ובתפלה ובתפלין לא גרסי'. נ״א ק״ש ותפלה חדא מילתא היא:
אל תעש תפלתך קבע. כאדם שעליו דבר קבוע ומוטל עליו חובה ואומר כך וכך אני חייב מתי אפרוק מעלי עול זה:
אלא רחמים ותחנונים. שתהא מכוון דעתך:
כי חנון ורחום הוא. מכאן שרוצה בתחנונים ומרחם מיד:
ואל תהי רשע בפני עצמך. כלומר אל תעשה דבר שהיום או למחר תעשה אתה את עצמך רשע ותאמר למה עשיתי רשע זה:
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.
"Prepare yourself to study Torah": Such that you not say, "Since my father was a sage and the father of my father was a sage, the Torah will come back to its lodgings, and I do not need to seek after it."
"All of your actions should be for the sake of Heaven": even at the time that you are involved in eating and drinking and in the way of the world (derekh erets), do not have the intention to give pleasure to your body, but rather that you should be healthy [in order] to do the will of your Creator.