Today's Mishnah Yomi
Parah 8:9 - 8:10
The Mishnah Yomi for Friday, February 12, 2027 is Parah 8:9 - 8:10
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Parah Perek 8 Mishnah 9
פרה פרק ח׳ משנה ט׳
Bartenura
מים המוכין. המזיקין. כגון שהן מלוחין ופושרין:
פסולין.: למי חטאת:
מים המכזבין. הפוסקין. כמו אשר לא יכזבו מימיו (ישעיהו נ״ח:י״א):
פסולין. דמים חיים בעינן:
אחד בשבוע. אבל אחד ביובל, שפיר מקרו מים חיים:
בפולמסיות. חיילות של גייסות ששותין ומקלקלים בהן:
בשני בצרון. שנים של עצירת גשמים:
ר׳ יהודה פוסל. אפילו אותן שאין מכזבין אלא בפולמוסיות ובשני בצרון. ואין הלכה כר׳ יהודה:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Parah Perek 8 Mishnah 10
פרה פרק ח׳ משנה י׳
Bartenura
מי קרמיון ומי פוגה – they are rivers in the land of Israel:
the swamp waters {see also Talmud Bava Batra 74b, listing the four rivers: The Jordan, the Yarmukh, the Karmiyon and Fugah, whereas the Arukh in its entry on Karmiyon mentions a verse from Second Kings, Chapter 5, Verse 12: “Are not the Amanah and the Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? I could bathe in them and be clean!”). It is the language of (Job 8:11): “Can papyrus thrive without marsh? [Can rushes grow without water],” meaning to say water in which clay/mortar and plaster/mud is combined/mixed in them. But the All-Merciful stated (Numbers 19:17): “fresh water shall be added to them in a vessel,” but here there is an interposition/an intervening object between the water to the vessel.
מי תערובת (mixed waters)- they are unfit waters for they are combined/mixed.
אחד פסול ואחד כשר – and they combined, it is prohibited to mix from the place of combination/mixture and below.
ר' יהודה פוסל – even if both of them are fit/appropriate, Rabbi Yehuda invalidates taking from the place of combination/mixture, as a decree on account of one that is unfit. But the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Yehuda.
מי קרמיון ומי פוגה. נהרות שבארץ ישראל הן:
מי בצים. לשון היגאה גומא בלא בצה (איוב ח׳:י״א). כלומר, מים שחומר וטיט מעורב בהן. ורחמנא אמר מים חיים אל כלי, והכא איכא חציצה בין מים לכלי:
מי תערובות. שמים פסולים מתערבים בהם:
אחד פסול ואחד כשר. ונתערבו, אסור לקדש ממקום התערובות ולמטה:
ר׳ יהודה פוסל. אפילו בשניהם כשרים פוסל ר׳ יהודה ליטול ממקום התערובות, גזירה אטו אחד פסול. ואין הלכה כר׳ יהודה:
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.
מים המוכין – that damage, as for example, that they are salty and tepid.
פסולין – for the waters of the sin-offering/the Red Heifer.
מים המכזבין (waters which fail at certain times) – that stop, like (Isaiah 58:11): “like a spring whose waters do not fail.”
פסולין – for we require living/fresh waters.
אחד בשבוע (once in seven years) – but once in a jubilee/יובל is well/good as they are called “living waters.”
בפולמסיות – the soldiers of ravaging troops that drink and ruin them.
בשני בצרון – years where rain fall stops.
ור' יהודה פוסל – even those that do not fail other than in wartime or in years of drought. But the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Yehuda.