Today's Mishnah Yomi
Makkos 3:6 - 3:7
The Mishnah Yomi for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 is Makkos 3:6 - 3:7
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Makkos Perek 3 Mishnah 6
מכות פרק ג׳ משנה ו׳
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כתובת קעקע. מקרע בסכין על בשרו כעין אותיות, ואח״כ ממלא את הקרעים דיו או כחול:
כתב. על בשרו בדיו או בכחול ולא קרע בסכין, או קרע בסכין ולא מילא בדיו או בכחול,
אינו חייב עד שיכתוב ויקעקע. לישנא דקרא נקט, דכתיב כתובת קעקע, כתיבה ברישא והדר קעקע. אבל לעולם הקעקע תחלה ואח״כ הכתב. וקרא הכי משמע, וכתובת בתוך הקעקע לא תתנו בכם:
שיכתוב שם השם. בגמרא מפרש דשם עבודה זרה קאמר. הכי מפרש לקרא, לא תתנו בכם שם עבודה זרה, כי אני ה׳ ולא תשתפו אחרים עמי. ואין הלכה כר׳ שמעון:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Makkos Perek 3 Mishnah 7
מכות פרק ג׳ משנה ז׳
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אינו חייב אלא אחת – on what he drank within as much time as is needed for an utterance (i.e., a greeting traditionally understood as the ability to say to his Rabbi, "שלום עליך רבי ומורי" /“peace to you, my teacher and Rabbi”) of a warning, and if there was before him a utensil that contained several quarter Logs of wine (i.e., a Log is equal to the volume of six eggs), and they said to him: “Don’t drink this utensil which has such-and-such measurements for you will be flogged such-and-such floggings, and he is liable for each and every measurement, even though they did not wan him other than once.
אינו חייב אלא אחת. על מה ששתה תוך כדי דיבור של התראה. ואם היה לפניו כלי שיש בו כמה רביעיות יין ואמרו לו אל תשתה כלי זה שיש בו כך וכך שעורים שתלקה כך וכך מלקיות, חייב על כל שיעור ושיעור, אע״פ שלא התרו בו אלא התראה אחת:
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.
כתבת קעקע – to scrape with a knife on his skin like letters (i.e., marking the outline of letters by abrasion), and afterwards, he fills in the abrasions with ink or powder used for painting the eye-lids/stibium.
כתב – on his skin with ink or with ink or powder used for painting the eye-lids but he did not scrape with a knife [on his skin] , or he scraped with a knife but did not fill it with ink or powder used for painting the eye-lids, he is not liable.
עד שיכתוב ויקעקע – he took the language of the Bible, as it is written (Leviticus 19:28): “or incise any marks;” writing at the beginning and incision at the end, but always, it is the incision first and the writing afterwards, and the Bible implies this, and the writing within the incision “incise [any marks] on yourselves.”
שיכתוב שם השם – In the Gemara (Makkot 21a) that it is the name of idolatry is mentioned, and that is how the Biblical verse is interpreted: “on yourselves,” the name of idolatry, “for I am the LORD,” and others cannot form a partnership with me, but the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Shimon.