Today's Mishnah Yomi
Sanhedrin 6:2 - 6:3
The Mishnah Yomi for Friday, January 3, 2025 is Sanhedrin 6:2 - 6:3
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Sanhedrin Perek 6 Mishnah 2
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היה רחוק מבית הסקילה. דקרוב לבית הסקילה שמא תטרף דעתו ולא יכול להתודות:
ותן לו תודה. ואע״ג דאין אדם נהרג על פי עצמו, הריגת עכן הוראת שעה היתה:
כזאת וכזאת עשיתי. בגמרא מפרש שמעל בחרמים בימי משה:
שהוא מזומם. שעדיו הן זוממין:
לנקות את עצמן. מן הבריות ויוציאו לעז על הדיינים ועל העדים. ואין הלכה כר״י:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Sanhedrin Perek 6 Mishnah 3
סנהדרין פרק ו׳ משנה ג׳
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מפשיטין את בגדיו – as it is written (Leviticus 24:14): “[Take the blasphemer outside the camp; and for all who r within hearing lay their hands upon his head,] and let the whole community stone him,” but not his clothing.
מכסין אוצו מלפניו – one limb that is to say, a bit from him from the front, but the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Yehuda.
מפשיטין את בגדיו. דכתיב (ויקרא כ״ד:י״ד) ורגמו אותו, ולא כסותו:
מכסין אותו מלפניו. פרק אחד כלומר מעט ממנו מלפניו. ואין הלכה כר״י:
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.
היה רחוק מבית הסקילה – since near to the House of Stoning, lest his mind would become unbalanced and he would be unable to confess.
תן לו תודה – and even though a person is not killed by his own [admission], the killing of Achan (Joshua 7:19-20) was a special dispensation (i.e., a decision under an emergency).
וכזאת וכזאת עשיתי – In the Gemara (Sanhedrin 47b) it explains that he committed a religious sacrilege with the devoted objects in the days of Moses.
שהוא מזומם – that his witnesses were plotting/scheming witnesses (i.e., false witnesses).
לנקות את עצמן – from creation and they will discredit the judges and the witnesses. But the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Yehuda.