Today's Mishnah Yomi
Taharos 3:4 - 3:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Saturday, March 13, 2027 is Taharos 3:4 - 3:5
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Taharos Perek 3 Mishnah 4
טהרות פרק ג׳ משנה ד׳
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הרי אלו טהורים. אכביצה אוכלים ואכזית מן המת וכזית מן הנבילה וכעדשה מן השרץ קאי:
הניהן בגשמים ונתפחו טמאין. דכל השיעורים בתר גודלייהו אזלינן. ומהכא קיימא לן דאין דיחוי אצל איסורים:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Taharos Perek 3 Mishnah 5
טהרות פרק ג׳ משנה ה׳
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אם טמאות טמאות – like that which is taught further on in the Mishnah in the Chapter "השרץ והצרפדע" [Tractate Taharot, Chapter 5, Mishnah 7]: “If one touched someone at night, and it is not known if he is alive or dead, and in the morning he arose and found him dead,… the Sages declare unclean….for all unclean things [are adjudged] as they are at the time that they are found.” And specifically, in the place where they are found, to exclude if he touched someone at night in this corner and on the morrow found him dead in another corner and other things similar to it.
אם מכוסות מכוסות – as, for example, an earthenware vessel that is surrounded by an airtight lid , we don’t say that perhaps at the time that the corpse was in the tent, it was uncovered and now it is covered, or if they found it uncovered, we don’t say that perhaps at the time that the corpse (was in the tent) it was covered and surrounded by an airtight lid.
מחט שנמצאת מלאה חלודה (a needle that was found filled with mold/rust) – that prevents the sewing, for mold/rust like this purifies it from its defilement.
או שבורה טהורה - and we don’t say that perhaps that it when it was whole it was defiled, and when he would repair it and it would return whole, it would return to its earlier/older defilement, and this is the explanation – that if they are pure, they are pure, as is taught above.
אם טמאות טמאות. כי הא דתנן לקמן בפרק השרץ והצפרדע [משנה ז׳] נגע באחד בלילה ואין ידוע אם חי אם מת ובשחר עמד ומצאו מת, חכמים מטמאים, שכל הטומאות כשעת מציאתן. ודוקא במקום מציאתן, למעוטי נגע באחד בלילה בזוית זו ולמחר מצאו מת בזוית אחרת וכיוצא בזה:
אם מכוסות מכוסות. כגון כלי חרס המוקך צמיד פתיל לא אמרינן שמא בשעה שהיה המת באוהל היה מגולה ועכשיו מכוסה, או אם מצאו מגולה לא אמרינן שמא בשעה שהיה המת (באוהל) היה מכוסה ומוקף צמיד פתיל:
מחט שנמצאת מלאה חלודה. שמעכבת את התפירה, דחלודה כזו מטהרתה מידי טומאתה:
או שבורה טהורה. ולא אמרינן שמא כשהיתה שלימה נטמאה וכשיתקנוה ותחזור שלימה תחזור לטומאתה הישנה. והיינו פירושא דאם טהורות טהורות דתנן לעיל:
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.
הרי אלו טהורים – an egg’s bulk they consume and it is referring to an olives’ bulk from a corpse and an olive’s bulk from a carrion and a lentil’s bulk from the a creeping insect/reptile.
הניחן בגשמים ונתפחו טמאין – for all of the measurement that we follow are after their size/greatness. And from here, we hold that there is no suspension/removal of an object from its purpose regarding prohibitions.