Today's Mishnah Yomi
Kesuvos 1:9 - 1:10
The Mishnah Yomi for Sunday, December 31, 2023 is Kesuvos 1:9 - 1:10
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Kesuvos Perek 1 Mishnah 9
כתובות פרק א׳ משנה ט׳
Bartenura
מה טיבו של עובר זה וכו׳ רבן גמליאל אומר נאמנת, וכשרים לכהונה היא ובתה. אבל לענין ירושה לא אמר רבן גמליאל שזה העובר יירשנו. והלכה כרבן גמליאל בכל הני בבי דמתניתין. ואפילו הכי לכתחילה לא תנשא לכהונה לא המדברת עם אחד ולא המעוברת, אלא אם כן היו רוב אנשי העיר מיוחסים ונבעלה זאת האשה מאחד מהם שפירש חוץ לעיר ובעל, דאמרינן כל דפריש מרובא פריש, ואז תנשא לכתחלה לכהונה בין היא בין בתה:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Kesuvos Perek 1 Mishnah 10
כתובות פרק א׳ משנה י׳
Bartenura
אם רוב העיר משיאין לכהונה – Even though that a majority of one in a general way is sufficient, regarding priestly descent is concerned, they put up a higher standard (i.e., made the law more stringent – Talmud Ketubot 13a). And here, the rabbis required a double majority: most of the party [of priests] that pass through the place and most of the people of the city. But, ab initio, we do not marry into the priesthood other than with the double majority – and such is the Halakha.
אם רוב העיר משיאין לכהונה. אע״ג דרובא חד סגי בעלמא, מעלה עשו ביוחסין, והכא אצרכוה רבנן תרי רובי, רוב סיעה העוברת שם ורוב העיר. ואין משיאין לכתחלה לכהונה אלא בתרי רובי, וכן הלכה:
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.
מה טיבו של עובר זה וכו' – Rabban Gamaliel states that she is to be believed and she and are daughter are fit to [be married into] the priesthood. But [concerning] the matter of inheritance, Rabban Gamaliel did not state that this fetus should inherit him, and the Halakha is according to Rabban Gamaliel in all the sections of our Mishnah. And even so, ab initio, she should not marry into the priesthood – neither one who speaks (i.e., one who has had sexual relationships) with one person and not the pregnant, other than if most of the people of the city are of traceable genealogy and this particular woman was impregnated from one of them who had separated himself outside of the city and had sexual relations [with her], for we say: “whatever comes out of a mixed multitude is presumed to have come from the majority “(i.e., has the legal status of the majority -see Talmud Ketubot 15a and Zevahim 73a), and so, she may marry into the priesthood whether she or her daughter.