Today's Mishnah Yomi
Keilim 29:4 - 29:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Monday, September 7, 2026 is Keilim 29:4 - 29:5
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Keilim Perek 29 Mishnah 4
כלים פרק כ"ט משנה ד׳
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חוט מאזנים. חוט שאוחזים בו המאזנים בשעה ששוקלים בהן:
ר׳ יוסי אומר טפח טהור. אם יד הקרדום גדול כל כך שיוצא טפח לאחר ידו, לא חשיב יד, לפי שמזיק לו למלאכתו, וכל היד כולו טהור. כך פירש מורי. ואין הלכה כר׳ יוסי:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Keilim Perek 29 Mishnah 5
כלים פרק כ"ט משנה ה׳
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יד הקרדום מלפניו (the handle of the ax at its front) – the manner that a person grasps hold on the handle of the ax when he wants to sever/cut with it, he doesn’t hold it actually at the top of the handle/helve lest it slip and fall from his hand, but rather he leaves a it of in back of his hand, and the measurement that there is between the hand of a person and the iron he calls from in front of him. But the person who goes out from the back of his hand he calls from in back of him in the other clause [of the Mishnah]. But that it doesn’t explain in this clause , the law of what is in front of him and what is behind him, because here, it considers theses those that their measurement is a handbreadth, but in the other clause [of the Mishnah], those whose measurement is three fingerbreadths.
פרגל (a pair of compasses) – drawing figures in he air/gesturing. CUMPASU in the foreign language. And the artisans need to make round forms with it.
מקבת (stone-cutter’s mallet) – an iron hammer that its one end is sharp and with it they bore/perforate and with it they cut/hew the stones. And on account of this it is called מקבת. And stone-cutter’s mallets and the ax/hatchel are all vessels of iron (First Kings, Chapter 6, Verse 7): “When the House (i.e., the First Temple) was built, only finished stones cut at the quarry were used,] so that no hammer or ax or any iron tool was heard in the House [while it was being built].”
מפתחי אבנים (the shaft of a stonemason’s chisel) – "פתוחי חותם" /”[On the two stones you shall make] seal engravings – [the work of a lapidary”] (Exodus 28:11).
יד הקרדום מלפניו. דרך האוחז ביד הקרדום כשרוצה לחתוך בו אינו אוחז ממש בראש הקתא שמא יחליק ויפול מידו אלא מניח מעט לאחר ידו, והשיעור שיש בין יד האדם לברזל קורא מלפניו, והיוצא לאחר ידו קורא מאחריו באידך בבא. והא דלא מפרש בבבא זו דין שלפניו ושל אחריו, משום דהכא חשיב הנך דשיעורן טפח, ובאידך בבא חשיב הנהו דשיעורן שלש אצבעות:
פרגל. מחוגה. קומפש״ו בלע״ז. והחרשים צריכים לעשות בו צורות עגולות:
מקבת. פטיש של ברזל שראשו אחד חד ובו נוקבים ופוסלים את האבנים, ועל שם כך נקרא מקבת. ולשון מקרא הוא, ומקבות והגרזן כל כלי ברזל (מלכים א ו׳ ז׳):
מפתחי אבנים. לשון פתוחי חותם:
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.
חוט המאזנים (cord of the balance) – the chord that holds in it the balance at the time that they weigh them.
ר' יוסי אומר טפח טהור – if the handle of the ax is so large that it extends a handbreadth from the back of his hand, it is not considered a handle, because it damages him while he is working, and every handle is completely pure. This is what my teacher explained. But the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Yossi.