Today's Mishnah Yomi
Oholos 13:3 - 13:4
The Mishnah Yomi for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 is Oholos 13:3 - 13:4
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Oholos Perek 13 Mishnah 3
אהלות פרק י"ג משנה ג׳
Bartenura
החור שבדלת. באמצע הדלת, דאינו עשוי לאויר:
שייר בו החרש. האומן שתיקן את הדלת:
מלמטן. כגון ששייר סמוך לאסקופה:
או מלמעלן. סמוך למשקוף:
הגיפה. סגרה:
ולא מירקה. לא גמרה:
או שפתחתו הרוח. כלומר, או שמירק את הסגירה אלא שבאתה הרוח ופתחתו:
שיעורו מלוא אגרוף. דכיון דנפתח ממילא הוי כחררוהו מים או שרצים. ובהך סיפא לא פליג רבי טרפון, משום דחור שבאמצע עשה החרש במתכוין, ולא מפני שצריך לחור אלא קצרים היו הדפין שנעשה מהן הדלת ועלתה בדעתו להניח הנקב באמצע יותר מלהניח למטה או למעלה, ודמי לעשה במתכוין, אבל כשהניחו מלמטה או מלמעלה אין זה כעושה בידים, אלא מחמת שהנסרים קצרים ולא נתמלא הנקב:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Oholos Perek 13 Mishnah 4
אהלות פרק י"ג משנה ד׳
Bartenura
העושה מקום – that he made a puncture going all the way through in the wall to place there a reed of the weavers.
ולאספתי (and for the executioner’s sword/weaver’s stave) – a sword in the Greek language they call ASPATI. And weavers have a vessel like the shape of a sword.
שעורו בכל שהוא – to bring in the defilement to the other side.
לזון את עיניו – to look out from there to the public domain or to the courtyard.
ולתשמיש – to hide there his belongings.
העושה מקום. שנקב נקב מפולש בכותל להניח שם קנה של אורגים:
ולאספתי. חרב בלשון יון קורין אספתי. ויש לאורגים כלי כתבנית חרב:
שיעורו בכל שהוא. להביא את הטומאה לצד האחר:
לזון את עיניו. להסתכל משם לרשות הרבים או לחצר:
ולתשמיש. להצניע שם חפיציו:
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.
החור שבדלת – in the middle of the door, that it is not made for the air.
שייר בו החרש – the artisan who prepared/fixed the door.
מלמטן – as for example that he left [a hole] near the threshold.
או מלמעלן – near the lintel.
הגיפה (he filled the hole out but not entirely)– he closed it.
ולא מירקה – but didn’t complete it.
או שפתחונו הרוח – meaning to say, or that he competed the closure but the wind came and opened it.
שיעורו מלוא אגרוף – for since it opened on its own, it is like the running water or reptiles. But in this concluding clause [of the Mishnah], Rabbi Tarfon does not disagree because the hole that is in the middle the carpenter made with intention, but not because he needs the hole but rather the boards were short and a door was made from them and he had the intention to place a hole/incision in the middle more than to place it below or above. And it is similar to someone who makes with intention, but when he placed it from below or from above, this is not like doing it with one’s hands, but rather because the boards are short, and the hole wasn’t filled.