Today's Mishnah Yomi
Yevamos 16:6 - 16:7
The Mishnah Yomi for Tuesday, December 26, 2023 is Yevamos 16:6 - 16:7
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Yevamos Perek 16 Mishnah 6
יבמות פרק ט"ז משנה ו׳
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ומשיאים על פי בת קול. [אם] שמעו קול צווחת פלוני מת:
בצלמון. שם מקום:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Yevamos Perek 16 Mishnah 7
יבמות פרק ט"ז משנה ז׳
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ונומיתי לו – I said to him.
כן הדברים – for all of his colleagues dispute him.
משובשת בגייסות – and I am not able to go to you to testify on what I heart, but rather, say to them: You are who have offered testimony in my name.
ר' אליעזר ור' יהושע אומרים כו' ור"ע אומר כו' – but the Halakha is not like one of them bu rather the Halakha is that we marry on the word of a woman and on the word of relatives except for five women that are taught in our Mishnah (see Tractate Yevamot, Chapter 15, Mishnah 4). But on the evidence of a single witness, on the evidence of a woman, on the evidence of a slave, on the evidence of a maid servant is fit for the testimony of a woman.
לא תהא כהנת כפונדקית – meaning to say, of distinguished birth, she is not believed like an heathen inn-hostess, in astonishment, and if they believed the heathen inn-hostess, she makes a statement in ignorance of its legal bearing, all the more so, that they would believe an Israelite woman.
לכתהא פונדקית נאמנת – meaning to say, that the inn-hostess is not believed.
ונומיתי לו. אמרתי לו:
כן הדברים. שכל חביריו חולקים עליו:
משובשת בגייסות. ואיני יכול לילך אצליכם להעיד מה ששמעתי אלא אמור להם אתה זה העדות בשמי:
ר׳ אליעזר ור׳ יהושע אומרים כו׳ ור״ע אומר כו׳ ולית הלכתא כחד מינייהו. אלא הלכה משיאים על פי אשה ועל פי קרובים חוץ מחמש נשים דתנן במתניתין, ועד מפי עד מפי אשה מפי עבד מפי שפחה כשר לעדות אשה:
לא תהא כהנת כפונדקית. כלומר מיוחסת לא תהא נאמנת כפונדקית גויה, בתמיה, ואם האמינו הפונדקית גויה מסיחה לפי תומה, כל שכן שיאמינו באשה ישראלית:
לכשתהא פונדקית נאמנת. כלומר שגם הפונדקית אינה נאמנת:
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.
משיאין על פי בת קול – [if] they heard [the voice] crying out that so-and-so has died.
בצלמון – the name of a place.