Today's Mishnah Yomi
Kesuvos 5:4 - 5:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Thursday, January 18, 2024 is Kesuvos 5:4 - 5:5
Mishnah 1
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כתובות פרק ה׳ משנה ד׳
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הרי זו עושה ואוכלת. שתקנו מזונות תחת מעשה ידיה, לפיכך עושה ואוכלת לדברי הכל:
המותר. הקדיש את מותר מעשה ידי אשתו מה שהיא עושה יותר על הראוי למזונותיה, ולא הקדיש מעשה ידיה עצמן:
ר׳ מאיר אומר הקדש. דסבר אדם מקדיש דבר שלא בא לעולם. ואין כן הלכה, אלא הלכה כר׳ יוחנן בן הסנדלר דאמר חולין, שאין אדם מקדיש דבר שלא בא לעולם:
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כתובות פרק ה׳ משנה ה׳
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טוחנת – with hand millstones which are small and if they are large millstones, she prepares all the needs of the grinding as for example, she places it in the grain-receiver/hopper and receives the grain.
הכניסה לו שפחה אחת – money or property in order to purchase one maidservant.
יושבת בקתדרא – on a resting/lounge chair and she does not go on his errands to here or there and even though she pours for him the cup [for drinks] and makes the bed for him and washes his face, hands and feet, for these labors, they are not performed by a woman other than his wife alone.
שיעמום – shock/sudden calamity, which is the Aramaic translation of (Deuteronomy 28:28): “and dismay” is and sudden calamity of the heart, and the dispute of Rabbi Eliezer and Rabban Shimon ben Gamaliel regards a woman who is not idle, but rather engages in all sorts of merriment and there is lewdness involved. But there isn’t boredom/shock for there is no boredom but rather with one who sits and gazes/is astonished and is completely idle, and the Halakha is according to Rabbi Eliezer.
טוחנת. ברחים של יד שהם קטנים. ואם רחים גדולים הם, מכינה כל צרכי הטחינה, כגון נותנתו באפרכסת וקולטת הקמח:
הכניסה לו שפחה אחת. מעות או נכסים כדי לקנות בהם שפחה אחת:
יושבת בקתדרא. על כסא מנוחה ואינה הולכת בשליחותו לכאן ולכאן ואעפ״כ מוזגת לו את הכוס ומצעת לו את המטה ורוחצת לו פניו ידיו ורגליו שמלאכות אלו אין משתמשים בהם באשה אלא באשתו בלבד:
שעמום. בהלה. תרגום ובתמהון לבב (דברים כ״ח:כ״ח) ובשעמימות לבא. ופלוגתייהו דר׳ אליעזר ורבן שמעון בן גמליאל הוי באשה שאינה בטלה אלא משחקת במיני הצחוק דלידי זמה איכא, לידי שעמום ליכא, שאין שעמום אלא ביושב ותוהה ובטל לגמרי. והלכה כר׳ אליעזר:
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.
הרי זו עושה ואוכלת – for they degreed support in place of the work of her hands/her labor (i.e., her wages), therefore she works and consumes according to the words of everyone.
המותר – he dedicated to the Temple the excess of his wife’s wages, what she does more than what is appropriate for her support and did not dedicate to the Temple her wages themselves.
ר' מאיר אומר הקדש – for he holds that a person who dedicates something [to the Temple] that did not ever exist, and this is not the Halakha, but rather, the Halakha is according to Rabbi Yohanan ben HaSandlar who stated that it is non-holy/unconsecrated, for a person does not dedicate/sanctify something that never existed.