Today's Mishnah Yomi
Rosh Hashanah 3:8 - 4:1
The Mishnah Yomi for Saturday, May 19, 2029 is Rosh Hashanah 3:8 - 4:1
Mishnah 1
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ראש השנה פרק ג׳ משנה ח׳
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והיה כאשר ירים משה ידו וכו׳ משום דאיירי לעיל בכוונת הלב, תנא נמי להך דאית בה בשעה שמכוונים לבן לאביהם שבשמים הם מתגברים:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Rosh Hashanah Perek 4 Mishnah 1
ראש השנה פרק ד׳ משנה א׳
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יום טוב של ר"ה. במקדש היו תוקעים – [They would sound the Shofar in the Temple], for the Sounding of the Shofar is not “work,” but the Rabbis made a decree against this lest someone take it in his hand and remove it four cubits in the public domain [and hence violate the law against carrying in the public domain on Shabbat] but in Temple, this decree was not made, for there is no prohibition against the Rabbinical law of being out of harmony with the celebration of the day in the Temple.
אבל לא במדינה – Not in Jerusalem and not in the country. And Maimonides explains that all of Jerusalem is called מקדש/Temple/Sanctuary, and the rest of the land of Israel is called the country.
בכל מקום שיש בו ב"ד – even if they are not established/fixed other than by chance that they came there and sound the Shofar.
אלא ביבנה – where the Great Sanhedrin was there in its days, and also in every place where the Great Sanhedrin was exiled to, but not in the Jewish courts of twenty-three.
אמרו לו וכו' – there is a difference between [the teachers who state] : “they said to him” and the First Tanna, for the First Tanna holds that every place where there is a Jewish court, and even one by chance; whereas the “they said to him” hold that both Yavneh and any place that has a fixed Jewish court like that in Yavneh [can sound the Shofar], but not a Jewish court by chance. And the Halakha is according to the “they said to him.”
יום טוב של ר״ה. במקדש היו תוקעים. שתקיעת שופר אינה מלאכה, ורבנן הוא דגזור עלה גזירה שמא יטלנו בידו ויעבירנו ד׳ אמות ברשות הרבים, ובמקדש לא גזור דאין איסור שבות דרבנן במקדש:
אבל לא במדינה. לא בירושלים, ולא בגבולין. והרמב״ם מפרש שירושלים כולה קרויה מקדש, ושאר א״י קרויה מדינה:
בכל מקום שיש בו ב״ד. ואפילו אינן קבועין אלא שבמקרה באו שם תוקעין בו:
אלא ביבנה. שהיתה שם סנהדרי גדולה בימיו. וכן בכל מקום שגלתה שם סנהדרי גדולה, אבל לא בב״ד של עשרים ושלשה:
אמרו לו וכו׳ איכא בין אמרו לו לת״ק, דתנא קמא סבר כל מקום שיש בו ב״ד, ואפילו באקראי. ואמרו לו סברי, אחד יבנה ואחד כל מקום שיש בו ב״ד קבוע כמו ביבנה, אבל ב״ד של אקראי לא. והלכה כאמרו לו:
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.
והיה כאשר ירים משה ידו וכו' – since we were speaking above (Mishnah 7) about the intention of the heart, [the Mishnah] teaches this that has at the time when they have the religious intention (literally: “direct their hearts”) to their Father that is in heaven, they would be victorious.