Today's Mishnah Yomi
Taanis 2:4 - 2:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Tuesday, May 29, 2029 is Taanis 2:4 - 2:5
Mishnah 1
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תענית פרק ב׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
על הראשונה. בגואל ישראל הוא מתחיל להאריך. ואע״פ שאינה ממנין שש קורא אותה ראשונה, לפי שבה מתחיל להוסיף ולהאריך:
על השביעית. לברכות שמאריך בהן. אבל הברכות שמוסיפין בשביל התענית אינן אלא שש, שברכה ראשונה שהיא גואל ישראל דשמנה עשרה היא אלא שמאריך בה:
מי שענה את דוד ואת שלמה בנו. ואע״ג דיונה בתר דוד ושלמה היה. מ״מ מקדים ליה ברישא, משום דבעי למחתם בסוף הברכות ברוך המרחם על הארץ, ודוד ושלמה בנו הם שהתפללו על ארץ ישראל. דוד, ויהי רעב בימי דוד כו׳ (שמואל ב כ״א:א׳) ושלמה, רעב כי יהיה בארץ (מלכים א ח׳:ל״ז):
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Taanis Perek 2 Mishnah 5
תענית פרק ב׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
בימי רבי חלפתא – This was in Sepphoris.
ולא ענו אחריו אמן – As our tradition reads it, because In the Temple, they would not answer Amen after every blessing but rather “Praised be the name of the God’s glorious kingdom forever and ever>’ as we read in the Gemara of Berakhot in the Chapter “HaRoeh” (ninth chapter). And these were not in the Temple and they behaved as they would in the Temple.
תקעו בני אהרן תקעו – The sexton of the synagogue would say to them such each and every blessing.
לא היינו נוהגין כן – That they would not say “Amen” [at the conclusion of each blessing] but rather, “Praised be the name of God’s glorious kingdom forever and ever.”
אלא בשער המזרח – at the eastern gate of the Temple Mount and at the eastern gate of the Temple Courtyard (which had seven gates – See Mishnah Middot Chapter 1, Mishnah 4). For they would mention God’s special name (i.e., the Tetragrammaton) at the conclusion of each blessing and it was not sufficient to say “Amen.” And this is not to say that they did not have the practice of sounding the Shofar other than in the Temple, for they clearly did sound the Shofar outside [of Jerusalem], as is proven in this Tractate and in Rosh Hashanah, and the Halakha is according to the Sages.
בימי רבי חלפתא. בצפורי היה:
ולא ענו אחריו אמן גרסינן. לפי שבמקדש לא היו עונין אמן אחר כל ברכה אלא בשכמל״ו כדאמרינן בגמרא בברכות פרק הרואה. ואלו לא במקדש היו ועשו כדרך שעושים במקדש:
תקעו בני אהרן תקעו. חזן הכנסת אומר להם כך על כל ברכה וברכה:
לא היינו נוהגין כן. שלא לענות אמן אלא בשכמל״ו:
אלא בשער המזרח. שער מזרח של הר הבית ושער המזרח של עזרה. לפי שהיו מזכירין שם המפורש בחתימת הברכה ולא סגי בעניית אמן. ואין לומר לא היו נוהגין לתקוע אלא במקדש, דודאי תוקעין בגבולין, כדמוכח בהך מסכתא ובר״ה. והלכה כחכמים:
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.
על הראשונה – in [the seventh blessing of the Amidah] “who redeems Israel” , he begins to enlengthen, and even though it is not part of the number six, he recites it first, because in it he begins to add and enlengthen.
על השביעית – of the blessings that he lengthens, but the blessings that he adds because of the fast day are only six, for the first blessing which is “who redeems Israel” of the Shemonah Eshreh which he lengthens.
מי שענה את דוד ואת שלמה בנו – And even though that Jonah [came] after David and Solomon. Nevertheless, we place them first, because it is necessary to close the blessing at its conclusion, “Blessed be…who has mercy on the Land,” for David and Solomon his son are they who prayed over the Land of Israel; David [as it is written concerning him] (II Samuel 21:1): “There was a famine during the reign of David, [year after year for three years],” ; and Solomon [as it is written concerning him] (I Kings 8:37): “So, too, if there is a famine in the land, [if there is pestilence, blight, mildew, locusts or caterpillars…].”