Today's Mishnah Yomi
Sotah 9:4 - 9:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Sunday, June 2, 2024 is Sotah 9:4 - 9:5
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Sotah Perek 9 Mishnah 4
סוטה פרק ט׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
ר״א אומר מטיבורו. קסבר עיקר חיותא בטיבוריה הוא:
ר׳ עקיבא אומר מחוטמו. עיקר חיותא מחוטמו הוא, דכתיב (בראשית ז׳:כ״ב) כל אשר נשמת רוח חיים באפיו:
ממקום שנעשה חלל מצוארו. דאין קרוי חלל אלא מן הצואר, כדכתיב (יחזקאל כ״א:ל״ד) על צוארי חללי רשעים, הלכך ממנו היו מודדים, כדכתיב אל החלל. והלכה כר״ע:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Sotah Perek 9 Mishnah 5
סוטה פרק ט׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
נפטרו זקני ירושלם – who do not come other than to measure, as it is written (Deuteronomy 21:2): “Your elders and magistrates shall go out and measure [the distances from the corpse to the nearby towns].”
אע"פ שאינו איתן כשר – it did not state "איתן"–everflowing–strong wadi (Deuteronomy 21:4) as an indispensable condition but rather for the Mitzvah.
בקופיץ – a large knife.
מאחריה – opposite its neck.
מקומה אסור – forever.
ומותר לסרוק שם פשתן – work that is not on the body of the land, as it is written (Deuteronomy 21:4): “[a heifer] which has never been worked, which has never pulled a yoke.” Just as sowing is special which is on the main body of the land, so also, all work which is on the main body of the land.
לנקר את האבנים – to chisel the stones.
נפטרו זקני ירושלים. שאינן באין אלא למדוד, כדכתיב ויצאו זקניך ושופטיך ומדדו:
אע״פ שאינו איתן כשר. שלא נאמר איתן לעכובא אלא למצוה:
בקופיץ. סכין גדול:
מאחוריה. ממול ערפה:
מקומה אסור. לעולם:
ומותר לסרוק שם פשתן. עבודה שאינה בגופה של קרקע, דכתיב (דברים כ״א:ד׳) אשר לא יעבד ולא יזרע, מה זריעה מיוחדת שהיא בגופו של קרקע אף כל עבודה שהיא בגופו של קרקע:
לנקר שם אבנים. לסתת שם אבנים:
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.
ר:א אומר מטיבורו – he holds that the real life is in his navel.
ר' עקיבא אומר מחוטמו – real life is from his nose (cessation of breath from the nostrils is the main sign of death – see Talmud Yoma 85a), as it is written (Genesis 7:22): “All in whose nostrils was the merest breath of life.”
מקום שנעשה חלל מצוארו – it is not called slain, other than from the neck, as it is written (Ezekiel 21:34): “you shall be wielded over the necks of the dishonored withed ones.” Therefore, from it (i.e., the neck) they would measure, as it is written (Deuteronomy 21:3): “[The elders of the town nearest] to the corpse,” But the Halakha is according to Rabbi Akiva.