Today's Mishnah Yomi
Oholos 8:3 - 8:4
The Mishnah Yomi for Monday, October 5, 2026 is Oholos 8:3 - 8:4
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Oholos Perek 8 Mishnah 3
אהלות פרק ח׳ משנה ג׳
Bartenura
ואין מחזיקים ארבעים סאה בלח. דכיון דמקבלי טומאה, אין חוצצין:
שאין עשויין אהלים. אין נטועים כעין אוהל, אלא מרודדים על פי ארובה:
מוסף עליהם הריחים של אדם. היינו ריחים דיד, שהן מיטלטלין ומקבלים טומאה. למעוטי ריחים של בהמה דלא מיטלטלין ולא מקבלי טומאה:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Oholos Perek 8 Mishnah 4
אהלות פרק ח׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
מסכת פרוסה (the spread web – i.e., the web hanging from the transverse beam) – the threads of the warp/longitudinal direction like they are spread out in a weaver’s vessel prior to weaving the cloth. If they were spread out over an aperture in the roof looking to the ground floor that is between the house and the upper room and the defilement is below it, it protects upon the vessels that are above, but if it overshadows the corpse or on the vessels, it does not bring the defilement, for it is not considered a tent until it is woven.
וחבילי המטה (the rope-work of the bed) – ropes of he better when it the straps are drawn in bedsteads.
והמשפלות (wicker baskets carried on a pole over the shoulder) – baskets that they remove the manure In them.
והסריגים שבחלונות (and the window lattices) – network/matting that they make in the windows, interposes, for the defilement does not pass to one side. And as long as there will not be in all of them an incision like is open to a handbreadth, for an incision/hole that is open to a handbreadth brings in the defilement.
מסכת פרוסה. חוטי השתי כמו שהן פרוסים בכלי האורג קודם שיארג הבגד, אם היו פרוסים על פני ארובה שבין בית לעליה וטומאה תחתיה, מצלת על הכלים שלמעלה. אבל אם מאהלת על המת ועל הכלים אין מביאה את הטומאה, דלא חשיבא אוהל עד שתיארג:
וחבילי המטה. חבלים של מטה כשהיא מסורגת:
והמשפלות. קופות שמוציאים בהן את הזבל:
והסריגות שבחלונות. סבכות שעושים בחלונות, חוצצים, שאין הטומאה עוברת לצד אחר. ובלבד שלא יהיה בכולן נקב כפותח טפח, שנקב פותח טפח מביא את הטומאה:
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.
ואין מחזיקים ארבעים סאה בלח – for since they are susceptible to receive ritual defilement, they do not interpose.
שאין עושיין אהלים – they are not insert/planted similar to a tent, but rather are flattened/spread according to the aperture in the roof looking to the ground floor.
מוסף עליהם הריחים של אדם – that is the hand millstone, which are carried and susceptible to receiving ritual impurity. This excludes the millstone of cattle that are not carried and are not susceptible to receiving ritual impurity.