Today's Mishnah Yomi
Bava Metzia 4:5 - 4:6
The Mishnah Yomi for Friday, October 4, 2024 is Bava Metzia 4:5 - 4:6
Mishnah 1
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בבא מציעא פרק ד׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
כמה תהא סלע חסרה. מטבע היוצא ותמיד הוא שוחק וחסר, במה תחסר ואם הוציאה לא תהא אונאה:
ארבע איסרין. לסלע:
איסר לדינר. והוא אחד מן עשרים וארבע בו. דשש מעה כסף הוא דינר, מעה שני פונדיונים, פונדיון שני איסרין:
ארבעה פונדיונים. אחד משנים עשר:
שמונה פונדיונות. שתות. כשאר אונאה. וכן הלכה:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Bava Metzia Perek 4 Mishnah 6
בבא מציעא פרק ד׳ משנה ו׳
Bartenura
בכרכים – where there is a money-changer; until he can show it to the money-changer.
בכפרים – where there is no money-changer.
עד ערבי שבתות – who comes to spend it on Fridays for Sabbath meals, for then he would know if he is able to spend it and receive it (i.e., its equivalent value) from him.
ואם היה מכירה – this is how it should be understood: if he is a righteous individual, and wants to act with equity, if he recognizes that it is the Selah that he gave him, he will accept it from him even after twelve months.
ואין לו עליו אלא תרעומת – this is how it should be understood: and the other who is not a righteous individual and did not want to accept it from him, he has nothing against him other than a complaint/quarrel against him; and he himself who caused him personal loss, in that he did not return it at the appropriate time.
ונותנה למעשר שני – he is speaking of the loss according to the measure of fraud, and he gives it for Second Tithe at its equivalent value, and does not worry because of the uncoined metal which Second Tithe cannot be redeemed for other than a coin which has a form, for it has the name of a coin upon it, and whomever does not take it at its equivalent value as a valid coin, other that something like a piece of silver or gold bar (as opposed to a coined metal), is not other than an evil person.
בכרכים. שיש שם שלחני. עד כדי שיראה לשולחני:
בכפרים. שאין שם שלחני:
עד ערבי שבתות. שבא להוציא בערב שבת לסעודת שבת, אז ידע אם יוכל להוציאה ויקבלוה ממנו:
ואם היה מכירה. הכי קאמר, ואם חסיד הוא ורוצה לעשות לפנים משורת הדין, אם מכיר שהיא הסלע שנתן לו, יקבלנה ממנו אפילו לאחר שנים עשר חודש:
ואין לו עליו אלא תרעומת. הכי קאמר, ואחר שאינו חסיד ולא רצה לקבלה ממנו, אין לזה עליו אלא תרעומת. דאיהו הוא דאפסיד אנפשיה שלא החזירו בזמנו:
ונותנה למעשר שני. אחסרה כדי אונאה קאי. ונותנה למעשר שני בשוויה ואינו חושש משום אסימון שאין מעשר שני מתחלל אלא במטבע שיש בו צורה, דשם מטבע יש עליו, דמי שאינו לוקחה בשוויה בתורת מטבע אלא כמו נסכא של כסף, אינו אלא נפש רעה:
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?
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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.
כמה תהא סלע חסרה – current coinage it is always rubbed and is lacking [in its weight]. How much should it be lacking and if one spent it there would be no fraudulent representation (which would invalidate the transaction)?
ארבעה איסרין – for every Sela.
איסר לדינר – and it is one out of twenty-four, for six Me’ah of silver is a Denar, a M’ah is two Pundiyonim and a Pundiyon is two Issarim.
ארבעה פונדיונים – one out of twelve.
שמונה פונדיונים – one-sixth, and such is the Halakha.