Today's Mishnah Yomi
Kesuvos 5:8 - 5:9
The Mishnah Yomi for Saturday, January 20, 2024 is Kesuvos 5:8 - 5:9
Mishnah 1
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כתובות פרק ה׳ משנה ח׳
Bartenura
המשרה את אשתו על ידי שליש. שנותן מזונותיה על ידי אפוטרופוס ואינה אוכלת עמו. תרגום ויכרה להם כרה גדולה (מלכים ב ו׳:כ״ג,), שירותא:
לא יפחות לה. בשבוע:
לא פסק לה שעורים. כפלים מן החטים, אלא ר׳ ישמעאל שהיה סמוך לאדום ששם השעורים רעות ביותר:
דבילה. תאנים דרוסות בעיגול ונמכרות במשקל ולא במדה:
מפץ. רך ממחצלת:
כיפה. צעיף אחד:
ומנעלים ממועד למועד. מנעלים חדשים לכל שלש רגלים:
חדשים. קשים לה בימות החמה לפי שהם חמים, ויפים לה בימות הגשמים:
והשחקים שלה. אף כשיקנה לה חדשים, מפני שמתכסה בהן בימי נדתה:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Kesuvos Perek 5 Mishnah 9
כתובות פרק ה׳ משנה ט׳
Bartenura
נותן לה מעה כסף – in each week for the needs of small things.
ואוכלת עמו ליל שבת – even though that on all the rest of the days [of the week], he can give her support through a third party if he wants, on Friday night, which is the night of conjugal relations, he is obliged to eat with her.
מעשה ידיה – athe excess of her handiwork, meaning to say, what she does greater than her support/food.
שתי – it is hard to wave double of woof and the weight of Judea is double that of the Galilee.
הכל לפי כבודו – and also according to the custom of the country/province.
נותן לה מעה כסף. בכל שבת לצורך דברים קטנים:
ואוכלת עמו לילי שבת. אע״ג דבכל שאר הימים יכול לתת מזונותיה על ידי שליש אם ירצה, בליל שבת שהוא ליל עונה חייב לאכול עמה:
מעשה ידיה. מותר מעשה ידיה כלומר מה שעושה יותר על מזונותיה:
שתי. קשה לטוות כפלים כשל ערב. ומשקל של יהודה כפלים כשל גליל:
הכל לפי כבודו. וכפי מנהג המדינה נמי:
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.
המשרה את אשתו על יד שליש – he gives her support through an administrator and does not eat with him (II Kings 6:23): “And he prepared a lavish feast for them [and, after they had eaten and drunk, he let them go, and they returned to their master. And the Aramean bands stopped invading the Land of Israel];” service.
לא יפחות לה – in a week.
לא פסק לה שעורים – double from the wheat, but Rabbi Yishmael, who was near Edom where the barley was the worst.
דבילה – figs that were tread in a circule and sold by wheat and not by measure.
מפץ – softer than a matting.
כפה – one veil.
ומנעלים ממועד למועד – new shoes for each of the Three Pilgrimage Festivals.
חדשים – hard for her during the months of sunlight (i.e. heat) because they are hot, and nice for her in the rainy days.
והשחקים שלה – even when he purchases her new ones because she covers herself with them during the days of her menstruation.