Today's Mishnah Yomi
Bava Basra 2:7 - 2:8
The Mishnah Yomi for Tuesday, November 12, 2024 is Bava Basra 2:7 - 2:8
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Bava Basra Perek 2 Mishnah 7
בבא בתרא פרק ב׳ משנה ז׳
Bartenura
מרחיקין את האילן מן העיר. לפי שנוי הוא לעיר כשיש מרחב פנוי לפניה:
חרוב ושקמה. ענפיהן מרובים:
אילן סרק. גנאי הוא לעיר:
ונותן דמים. מי שהעיר שלו:
ספק וכו׳ קוצץ ואינו נותן דמים. דכיון דדינא הוי דבין זה קדם ובין זה קדם קוצץ, לאחר שקצץ אמרינן ליה לבעל האילן אייתי ראיה שהאילן קדם ושקול:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Bava Basra Perek 2 Mishnah 8
בבא בתרא פרק ב׳ משנה ח׳
Bartenura
גורן קבע – a threshing floor that has a large pile that they winnow it with a winnowing shovel is called a permanent threshing floor. But if the pile is not large, and he doesn’t have to winnow the chaff with a winnowing shovel, but rather, the wind blows it into a pile, and the chaff is driven off on its own, is called a threshing floor that is not permanent.
חמשים אמה – because the chaff that damages the members of the city when it is winnowed.
ומנירו – [newly ploughed field] of his fellow. A ניר/newly broken or ploughed field. This is a ploughing done during summertime in order that the roots of the thorns and grasses will die.
כדי שלא יזיק – What is the reason that this is said? What is the reason that we distance this from the crops of his fellow and from his newly broken/ploughed field fifty cubits? In order that the chaff not damage his plants and his newly broken/ploughed field, which is made of manure and ruins the newly broken field and dries out the plants/trees.
גורן קבוע. גורן שיש בו כרי גדול שזורים אותו ברחת, קרוי גורן קבוע. ושאין הכרי גדול ואין בו לזרות המוץ ברחת אלא הרוח מנשבת בכרי והמוץ נידף מאליו, קרוי גורן שאינו קבוע:
חמשים אמה. מפני המוץ שמזיק את בני העיר. כשהוא זורה:
ומנירו. של חבירו. ניר, היא חרישה שחורשים בימות הקיץ כדי שימותו שרשי הקוצים והעשבים:
כדי שלא יזיק. מה טעם קאמר, מה טעם מרחיק מנטיעותיו של חבירו ומנירו חמשים אמה, כדי שלא יזיק המוץ לנטיעותיו ולנירו, שהוא נעשה זבל ומקלקל הניר ומיבש הנטיעות:
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.
מרחיקין את האילן מן העיר – because it is beauty to the city (see Talmud Bava Batra 24b) when there is a wide expanse before it.
חרוב ושקמה – their branches are numeous.
אילן סרק – (see Mishnah Kilayim, Chapter 6, Mishnah 5 for a detailed definition) – it is a disgrace to the city.
ונותן דמים – to the person who owns the city.
ספק – cuts it down and he doesn’t make payment, because there was a judgment as to whether this one came first (i.e., the city) or that one came first (i.e., the tree), he cuts it down. After he cut it down, we say to the owner of the tree: “Bring proof that the tree came first and take [the money].”