Today's Mishnah Yomi
Avos 4:10 - 4:11
The Mishnah Yomi for Friday, June 13, 2025 is Avos 4:10 - 4:11
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Avos Perek 4 Mishnah 10
אבות פרק ד׳ משנה י׳
Bartenura
הֱוֵי מְמַעֵט בְּעֵסֶק. הַמְעֵט בְּעֵסֶק סְחוֹרָתְךָ וּמְלַאכְתְּךָ, וְיִהְיֶה עִקַּר עִסְקְךָ בַּתּוֹרָה:
וֶהֱוֵי שְׁפַל רוּחַ בִּפְנֵי כָל אָדָם. לִלְמֹד אֲפִלּוּ מִמִּי שֶׁהוּא קָטָן מִמְּךָ בְּחָכְמָה:
יֵשׁ לְךָ בְטֵלִים הַרְבֵּה כְנֶגְדָּךְ. שֶׁיְּסַיְּעוּ לְבַטֶּלְךָ. פֵּרוּשׁ אַחֵר, יֵשׁ בָּעוֹלָם כַּמָּה בְּטֵלִים שֶׁהֵם הָרְשָׁעִים וְחַיּוֹת רָעוֹת שֶׁהֵם בְּטֵלִים, וְעַל יָדָם הַקָּדוֹשׁ בָּרוּךְ הוּא יָבִיא עָלֶיךָ פֻּרְעָנוּת:
וְאִם עָסַקְתָּ בַתּוֹרָה. הוּא עַצְמוֹ יְשַׁלֵּם שְׂכָרְךָ וְלֹא עַל יְדֵי שָׁלִיחַ. וּבְזֶה יְתֵרָה מִדָּה טוֹבָה עַל מִדַּת פֻּרְעָנוּת:
Rashi
הוי ממעט עסקים בעסק דרך ארץ:
אם בטלת מן התורה יש לך בטלים הרבה כנגדך. כמה וכמה דברים תמצא יבואו לידך שתבטל מהם. נ״א הוי ממעט בעסקך:
יש לך בטלים. מן השמים ויעמדו כנגדך מבטלין מליתן לך שכר:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Avos Perek 4 Mishnah 11
אבות פרק ד׳ משנה י"א
Bartenura
"Defender": A good interceding angel.
"prosecutor (katigor)": A bad interceder. And the expression katigor is [from] koreh tagar (one who calls out complaints). And the explanation of sanigor, which is the opposite of katigor, is soneh tagar (one who hates complaints).
פְּרַקְלִיט. מַלְאַךְ מֵלִיץ טוֹב:
קַטֵּגוֹר. מֵלִיץ רַע. וּלְשׁוֹן קַטֵּגוֹר, קוֹרֵא תִּגָּר. וְסַנֵּגוֹר שֶׁהוּא הֵפֶךְ קַטֵּגוֹר, פֵּרוּשׁוֹ שׂוֹנֵא תִּגָּר:
Rashi
פרקליט אחד. מליץ יושר שמטהו לזכות וכה״א אם יש עליו מלאך מליץ אחד מני אלף להגיד לאדם ישרו:
קטיגור. לשון קורא תגר:
כתריס. מגן להן עליו מפני הפורענות:
כל כנסיה. כל קיבוץ:
סופה להתקיים. עתידה שתהיה העצה קיימת ומצלחת:
ושאינה לשם שמים. עצה שלה בטלה היא:
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.
"Minimize business": Minimize occupation with your merchandise and your craft, and let your main occupation be in Torah [study].
"Be humble of spirit before everyone": to learn even from someone lesser than you in wisdom.
"many reasons for neglecting it (batelim) will be presented to you": that will assist to have you neglect it. Another explanation [which understands the word, batelim, as idle ones]: There are several idle ones in the world, which are the evildoers and bad animals which are idle ones; and through them, the Holy One, blessed be He, will bring punishments to you.
"And if you labor in Torah": He, Himself will pay your reward, and not through an agent. And in this, the measure of good is greater than the measure of punishment.