Today's Mishnah Yomi
Kiddushin 4:7 - 4:8
The Mishnah Yomi for Sunday, August 4, 2024 is Kiddushin 4:7 - 4:8
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Kiddushin Perek 4 Mishnah 7
קידושין פרק ד׳ משנה ז׳
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ר״א בן יעקב אומר כו׳ מסקינן בגמרא שהבא לימלך מורין לו כר״א ב״י שלא ישא כהן בת גר וגיורת. אבל אם נשא, הלכה כר׳ יוסי, ואין מוציאין אותה מידו, וזרעו ממנה כשר:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Kiddushin Perek 4 Mishnah 8
קידושין פרק ד׳ משנה ח׳
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האומר בני זה ממזר הוא אינו נאמן – for he is a relative in relation to him, and a relative is not fit to testify.
ואפילו שמיהם – the husband and his wife, and it is not necessary that the father alone testifies that he is an illegitimate child, for he is not believed, who is not certain [of the child’s paternity], but even the mother who is certain [of the child’s paternity], she is [also] not believed (see Kiddushin 78b).
אפילו על עובר שבמעיה – who does not enjoy the presumption of fitness.
ר' יהודה אומר נאמנים – The reason of Rabbi Yehuda is that it is written (Deuteronomy 21:17): “[Instead, he must accept [the first-born, the son of the unloved one, and allot to him a double portion of all that he possesses….” – he will be accepted/recognized to others. From here [we learn that] the father is believed to disqualify his son, but the mother is not believed to disqualify her son. And especially regarding his son he believed, but not on the son of his son, for if this son had children, he would not not believed to disqualify them. And the Halakha is according to Rabbi Yehuda.
האומר בני זה ממזר הוא אינו נאמן. דקרוב הוא אצלו ואין קרוב כשר להעיד:
ואפילו שניהם. הבעל ואשתו. ולא מבעיא כשהאב לבדו מעיד שהוא ממזר, דלא מרימן, דלא קים ליה בגויה. אלא אפילו אמו דקים ליה בגויה, אינה נאמנת:
אפילו על עובר שבמעיה. שלא היה לעולם בחזקת כשרות:
ר׳ יהודה אומר נאמנים. טעמא דר׳ יהודה דכתיב יכיר, יכירנו לאחרים. מכאן שהאב נאמן לפסול את בנו, ואין האם נאמנת על בנה. ודוקא על בנו הוא נאמן, אבל לא על בן בנו שאם היו לבן זה בנים אינו נאמן לפסלם. והלכה כר׳ יהודה:
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.
ור"א בן יעקב אומר וכו' – We bring to a conclusion in the Gemara (Kiddushin 78b) that he (i.e., a Kohen) who comes to take counsel, we give him a ruling in accordance with Rabbi Eliezer ben Yaakov, that a Kohen should not marry the daughter of a male and female convert, but if he marry [the daughter of converts], the Halakha is according to Rabbi Yosi, and we do not compel him to divorce her (literally: “we do not withdraw her from his hand), and his seed from her is fit [for the priesthood].