Today's Mishnah Yomi
Taanis 1:3 - 1:4
The Mishnah Yomi for Friday, May 25, 2029 is Taanis 1:3 - 1:4
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Taanis Perek 1 Mishnah 3
תענית פרק א׳ משנה ג׳
Bartenura
בשלשה במרחשון שואלין את הגשמים. אומרים ותן טל ומטר בברכת השנים. והני מילי בארץ ישראל, אבל בגולה אין שואלים עד ששים יום לתקופת תשרי, וביום ששים עצמו מתחילין לשאול הגשמים:
האחרון שבישראל לנהר פרת. אותן שעלו לרגל החוזרים לבתיהן, ולא יפסיקום הגשמים:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Taanis Perek 1 Mishnah 4
תענית פרק א׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
הגיע שבעה במרחשון – and three time periods have already passed – which are the third of Mar Cheshvan, the seventh [of Mar Cheshvan] and the seventeenth [of the month].
התחילו היחידים – scholars/Sages
שלש תעניות – Monday, Thursday [and the following] Monday.
אוכלים ושותים משחשיכה – They are permitted to eat and drink all the night of the fast until the crack of dawn all the while that they are not sleeping. But after one has had one’s fixed period of sleep, it is forbidden to each or drink if one didn’t make a condition [to do so] at first prior to going to sleep. And there are those who say that eating requires a condition made. Drinking does not require a condition made, for there is no fixed period for drinking and that makes sense.
הגיע שבעה עשר במרחשון. וכבר עברו ג׳ זמנים, שהן ג׳ במרחשון. וז, וי״ז:
התחילו היחידים. תלמידי חכמים:
שלש תעניות. שני וחמישי ושני:
אוכלים ושותים משחשיכה. מותר להם לאכול ולשתות כל ליל התענית עד שיעלה עמוד השחר כל זמן שלא ישן. אבל לאחר שישן שינת קבע אסור לאכול ולשתות אם לא התנה מתחלה קודם שישן. ואית דאמרי דאכילה בעי תנאי, שתיה לא בעי תנאי דאין קבע לשתיה. והכי מסתברא:
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.
בשלשה במרחשון שואלין את הגשמים – We recite “ and grant dew and rain for a blessing” in the blessing of the years (the ninth blessing of the Amidah on weekdays), and these words (of reciting the prayer “and grant dew and rain for a blessing”) are in the Land of Israel. But in the Diaspora, we don’t request [for rain] until sixth days from the autumnal equinox, and on the sixtieth day itself, we begin to pray for rain.
האחרון שבישראל לנהר פרת – those who came up [to Jerusalem] for the festival [of Sukkot] who are returning to their homes, so that the rains don’t stop them [from traveling].