Today's Mishnah Yomi
Oholos 2:6 - 2:7
The Mishnah Yomi for Friday, September 18, 2026 is Oholos 2:6 - 2:7
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Oholos Perek 2 Mishnah 6
אהלות פרק ב׳ משנה ו׳
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השדרה והגולגולת משני מתים. חצי חוליות השדרה ממת זה וחצי חוליות השדרה ממת אחר. וכן הגולגולת:
ואבר מן החי משני אנשים. חצי אבר נתלש מחי זה וחצי אבר כזה נתלש מחי אחר, ונראין כאבר אחד:
וחכמים מטהרין. מטומאת אוהל. אבל מטמאין במגע ובמשא משום עצם כשעורה. והלכה כחכמים:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Oholos Perek 2 Mishnah 7
אהלות פרק ב׳ משנה ז׳
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שנדקדקו (that were crushed/powdered) – that were ground. It is the language of (Exodus 30:36): “Beat some of it into powder, [and put some before the Pact in the Tent of Meeting].”
ר' שמעון מטהא – from all defilement. And they do not defile neither through contact nor through carrying nor through overshadowing in a tent.
וחכמים מטמאין – with all of them [they defile], as there is a quarter [of a LOG].
אבר מן החי שנחלק לשנים טהור – and even if he went back and reconnected them, but the connections of a man are not a connection/attachment.
שניטל חצאים (if it was taken away by halves) – that it was taken from the living person by halves, but not taken from him a complete limb as one, for there was never a measurement for it. But the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Yossi.
שנדקדקו. שנשחקו. לשון ושחקת ממנה הדק (שמות ל׳:ל״ו):
ר׳ שמעון מטהר. מכל טומאה. ואינם מטמאין לא במגע ולא במשא ולא באוהל:
וחכמים מטמאין. בשלשתן, דהא איכא רובע:
אבר מן החי שנחלק לשנים טהור. ואפילו חזר וחיברו דאין חיבורי אדם חיבור:
ניטל חצאים. שניטל מן החי לחצאים ולא ניטל ממנו אבר שלם כאחד, דלא הוה ביה שיעורא מעולם. ואין הלכה כרבי יוסי:
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.
השדרה והגולגולת משני מתים – half of the vertebrae of the spine from this corpse and half of the vertebrae of the spine from another corpse, the skull.
ואבר מן החי משני אנשים – half of a limb that is torn off from this living person and half of a limb that is torn off rom another living person, and they appear as one limb.
וחכמים מטהרין -from defilement by overshadowing in a tent. But they defile through contact and carrying because of a bone the size of a barleycorn. And the Halakha is according to the Sages.