Today's Mishnah Yomi
Taharos 1:7 - 1:8
The Mishnah Yomi for Saturday, March 6, 2027 is Taharos 1:7 - 1:8
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Taharos Perek 1 Mishnah 7
טהרות פרק א׳ משנה ז׳
Bartenura
מקרצות. חתיכות של בצק. לשון קרץ מצפון בא (ירמיהו מ״ו:כ׳):
נושכות זו את זו. שהן דבוקות זו בזו וא״א להפרישן אלא אם כן נושכות זו מזו:
כולן תחילה. דחשובות כאחת וכאילו נגע בכולן:
פירשו. החתיכות זו מזו:
במשקין כולן שניות. דמשקין תחלה הוו ועושין שני:
בידים כלן שלישיות. דידים שניות הן, ועושות שלישי בתרומה:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Taharos Perek 1 Mishnah 8
טהרות פרק א׳ משנה ח׳
Bartenura
מקרצת – a piece of dough that was first degree [of ritual defilement] and he attached to it other pieces.
כולן תחילה – and one who has contact with the others is like one who touches the first degree [of ritual defilement], and it is considered connection/junction. And similarly, also, if it was second degree [of ritual defilement], they are considered connection/junction, for after if they separated, the defilement remains in them. But if it was third degree [of ritual defilement], if they separated, they don’t have defilement, for [something] third degree [of ritual defilement] does not make heave-offering fourth degree [of ritual defilement], even if they didn’t separate, they are not considered a connection/junction, and they are ritually pure.
מקרצת. חתיכת בצק שהיתה תחילה וחיבר לה חתיכות אחרות:
כולן תחילה. והנוגע באחרות כנוגע בראשון לטומאה, דחשיבא חיבור. וכן נמי היתה שניה, חשובות חיבור, מאחר דאם פרשו אשתייר בהו טומאה. אבל היתה שלישית, דאם פרשו לית בהו טומאה, דאין שלישי עושה רביעי בתרומה, אפילו כי לא פרשו לא חשיבן חיבור, וטהורות:
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.
מקרצות (pieces of dough – separated from the main dough in the trough) – pieces of dough. It is language of (Jeremiah 46:20): “[Egypt is a handsome heifer] A gadfly from the north is coming, coming!.”
נושכות זו את זו (stick to one another) – that they are attached to each other and it is impossible to separate them unless they are stuck together.
כולן תחילה – for they are considered as one and is if they touched all of them
פירשו (if they were separated) – the pieces, this one from that one.
במשקין כלן שניות – for as liquids they were first-degree [of ritual impurity] and they make [other things] second-degree [of ritual impurity].
בידים כלן שלשיות – for hands are second degree [of ritual impurity] and make heave-offering third-degree [of ritual impurity].