Today's Mishnah Yomi
Zevachim 10:3 - 10:4
The Mishnah Yomi for Sunday, August 17, 2025 is Zevachim 10:3 - 10:4
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Zevachim Perek 10 Mishnah 3
זבחים פרק י׳ משנה ג׳
Bartenura
ונאכל לכהנים. והמעשר אין לכהנים חלק בו אלא כולו נאכל לבעלים:
מפני שהוא מין זבח. זביחת סכין. ועוף במליקה. וזבחים חשיבי:
ויש בו קדשי קדשים. ואע״ג דקרבן עוף כולו קדשי קדשים, או חטאת או עולה, זבחים יש להן לחלק גבוה שני דברים, דמו ואמוריו, משא״כ לחטאת העוף שאין למזבח אלא דמה, וכיון דקדמה לחטאת העוף כל שכן לעולת העוף, דהא חטאת העוף קודמת לעולת העוף כדמפרש ואזיל:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Zevachim Perek 10 Mishnah 4
זבחים פרק י׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
שהן מיני דמים (they produce blood for atonement) – and [different] kinds of blood their atonement is great.
חטאת העוף קודמת לעולת העוף – as it is written (Leviticus 5:8): “[He shall bring them to the priest,] who shall offer first the one for the purification offering (i.e., sin-offering), [pinching its head at the nape without severing it],” he built an analogy based upon induction/בנין אב for all sin-offerings that precedes a burnt offering whether for cattle or for birds (see Tractate Zevakhim 90a).
וכן להקדשה – when he dedicates its nest, which is two doves or two pigeons, he calls first for the sin-offering.
שהן מיני דמים. ומיני דמים כפרתן מרובה:
חטאת העוף קודמת לעולת העוף. דכתיב (ויקרא ה׳:ח׳) והקריב את אשר לחטאת ראשונה, בנה בנין אב לכל החטאות שקודמות לעולה בין בבהמה בין בעוף:
וכן להקדשה. כשהוא מפריש קנו, דהיינו שתי תורים או שני בני יונה, קורא שם לחטאת תחלה:
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.
ונאכל לכהנים – but the tithe [of cattle], the Kohanim have no part in, but all of it is consumed by its owners.
מפני שהוא מין זבח – slaughtering by a knife. But birds are through pinching a bird’s head, But slaughtering are [more] important.
ויש בו קדשי קדשים – and even though the sacrifice of a bird is all Holy of Holies, or a sin-offering or a burnt offering, sacrifices [of the tithe of cattle] have to divide for the Most High (i.e., God) two things, its blood and those portions of the sacrifice offered on the altar, which is not the case for the sin-offering of a bird, for the altar only has its blood, and since it (i.e., the tithing of cattle) comes before the sin-offering of birds, all the more so to the burnt offering of a bird, for the sin-offering of a bird precedes that of a burnt-offering of a bird, as will be explained further on (i.e., in the next Mishnah).