Today's Mishnah Yomi
Berachos 4:4 - 4:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Saturday, October 2, 2027 is Berachos 4:4 - 4:5
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Berachos Perek 4 Mishnah 4
ברכות פרק ד׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
העושה תפלתו קבע. שתפלתו דומה עליו כמשאוי. ולשון קבע שאומר חוק קבוע עלי להתפלל וצריך אני לצאת ממנה:
מתפלל תפלה קצרה. ומה היא תפלה קצרה, שאומר הושע ה׳ את עמך וגו׳:
בכל פרשת העבור. אפילו בשעה שהם פורשים לעבירה, יהיו צרכיהם גלוים לפניך לרחם עליהם. פרשת לשון פרישה, העבור של עבירה. ואין הלכה כרבי יהושע, אלא התפלה שמתפללים במקום סכנה היא צרכי עמך מרובים וכו׳. ומתפלל אותה אדם כשהוא מהלך. ואינו מתפלל לא ג׳ ראשונות ולא ג׳ אחרונות. וכשיעבור מקום הסכנה ותתיישב דעתו צריך לחזור ולהתפלל תפלה כתקנה אם לא עברה עונתה:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Berachos Perek 4 Mishnah 5
ברכות פרק ד׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
היה רוכב על החמור ירד – The Halakha does not follow the [opinion of this] anonymous Mishnah but rather whether or not he has someone who can hold his donkey or not, he should not descend [from it] because his mind is not at ease when he descends [from it].
יחזיר את פניו – [He should turn his face] towards Jerusalem, as it says (I Kings 8:48), “and they pray to You in the direction of their land…”
יכוין את בלו כנגד בית קדשי הקדשים – as it states (I Kings 8:35), “and then they pray towards this place…”
היה רוכב על החמור ירד. אין הלכה כסתם משנה זו, אלא בין יש לו מי שיאחוז חמורו בין אין לו מי שיאחוז חמורו לא ירד, מפני שאין דעתו מיושבת עליו כשהוא יורד:
יחזיר את פניו. לצד ירושלים, שנאמר (מלכים א ח׳:מ״ח) והתפללו אליך דרך ארצם:
יכוין את לבו כנגד בית קדשי הקדשים. שנא׳ (שם) והתפללו אליך אל המקום הזה:
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.
העושה תפלתו קבע – That his prayer appears to him like a burden, and the word “קבע/fixed” implies that it is like a fixed statute upon me to pray and I have to fulfill it.
מתפלל תפלה קצרה – And what is this short prayer? That he recites: “Save O LORD, your people…”
בכל פרשת העבור – Even at the time when they are turning aside to sin, “may their needs be revealed before You to have compassion upon them.” “פרשת”/crossroads – means “turning aside.” “העיבור”- of the crossroads. But the Halakha does not follow Rabbi Yehoshua, but rather, the prayer that is recited in a place of danger is “The needs of your people are many, etc.” And when a person recites it as he is walking, he does not recite the first three or last blessings [of the Amidah] but when he passes through the place of danger and is able to compose himself at ease, he must go back and recite the Amidah as it has been established if the time for its being recited has not yet passed.