Today's Mishnah Yomi
Berachos 9:1 - 9:2
The Mishnah Yomi for Sunday, October 17, 2027 is Berachos 9:1 - 9:2
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Berachos Perek 9 Mishnah 1
ברכות פרק ט׳ משנה א׳
MISHNA: One who sees a place where miracles occurred on Israel’s behalf recites: Blessed…Who performed miracles for our forefathers in this place. One who sees a place from which idolatry was eradicated recites: Blessed…Who eradicated idolatry from our land.
Bartenura
הרואה מקום שנעשו בו ניסים. כגון מעברות ים סוף ונחלי ארנון ומעברות הירדן ואבן שישב עליה משה ע״ה כשעשה מלחמה בעמלק ודומיהן. ואניסא דרבים כגון הני דאמרינן מחייבי כ״ע לברוכי, אבל אניסא דיחיד כגון הרואה מקום שנעשה לו בו נס איהו חייב לברוכי ברוך שעשה לי נס במקום הזה ובנו ובן בנו חייבים לברך ברוך שעשה נס לאבותי במקום הזה. וכל הני ברכות דמתניתין בעו הזכרת שם ומלכות דכל ברכה שאין בה הזכרת השם ומלכות אינה ברכה:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Berachos Perek 9 Mishnah 2
ברכות פרק ט׳ משנה ב׳
Bartenura
זיקין – A star that appears like it opens up the firmament and shoots like an arrow from place to place. Alternatively, it is a star that appears like it has a long tail.
זועות – That the earth quakes and trembles.
רעמים – Sound is that heard in the firmament from clouds that pour forth water from one to another, as it says (Jeremiah 51:16), “When He makes His voice heard, There is a rumbling of waters in the skies.”
ועל הרוחות – that come in a storm-wind in vehemence and are not found other than occasionally.
ברוך שכחו מלא עולם – And if he desires, he should recite the blessing, “Praised [are You God] who is the Author of Creation” for all of these are acts of creation as it is written (Psalms 135:7), “[He makes clouds rise from the end of the earth;] He makes lightning for the rain ; [He releases the wind from His vaults],”but on the mountains and on the hills, etc., one says, “Who is the Author of Creation, specifically, but he is not able to make the blessing on them, “that His power fills the world” which are not seen in most of the world, but rather each and every person [recites the blessing] in his place.
הים הגדול – The Mediterranean Sea that surrounds the world (at least as the ancients understood it).
ברוך שעשה הים הגדול – On account of its size and importance, establishes a blessing for itself.
לפרקים – At thirty day intervals
על הגשמים – He recites the blessing, “Who Is Good and Does Good” as whomever possesses land in partnership with another, for this is implies "הטוב והמטיב"/Who is Good and Does Good”; – Good – for himself and “who does good”- for another; but he who lacks land altogether should say, “We give thanks to You, O LORD our God for every drop [of rain] that you have caused to fall for us, etc.” And if he owns land on his own, he makes the blessing, “שהחיינו/Who has Kept Us Alive.”
זיקים. כוכב הנראה כמו שפותח הרקיע ויורה כחץ ממקום למקום. אי נמי כוכב שנראה כמו שיש לו זנב ארוך:
זועות. שהארץ מזדעזעת ורועשת:
רעמים. קול הנשמע ברקיע מעננים ששופכים מים מזה לזה, כמה דתימא (ירמיה נא) לקול תתו המון מים בשמים:
ועל הרוחות. שבאים בסערה וזעף, ואינם מצויות אלא לפרקים:
ברוך שכחו מלא עולם. ואי בעי מברך ברוך עושה מעשה בראשית שכל אלו מעשה בראשית הם דכתיב (תהלים קלה) ברקים למטר עשה, אבל על ההרים ועל הגבעות וכו׳ אומר עושה מעשה בראשית דוקא דלא מצי לברוכי עלייהו שכחו מלא עולם שאינן נראים ברוב העולם אלא כל אחד ואחד במקומו:
הים הגדול. ים אוקינוס שמקיף העולם:
ברוך שעשה את הים הגדול. שמתוך גדלו וחשיבותו קובע ברכה לעצמו:
לפרקים. משלשים יום לשלשים יום:
על הגשמים וכו׳ מברך הטוב והמטיב, והוא דאית ליה ארעא בשותפות עם אחריני דהכי משמע הטוב והמטיב הטוב לדידיה והמטיב לאחריני, אבל כי לית ליה ארעא כלל אומר מודים אנחנו לך ה׳ אלהינו על כל טיפה וטיפה שהורדת לנו וכו׳. ואם יש לו קרקע לבדו מברך שהחיינו:
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.
מקום שנעשו בו נסים – such as the place where the Israelites crossed the Sea of Reeds and the stream of Arnon (see Numbers, chapter 21, verses 13 and following), and the fords of the Jordan River [where the Israelites crossed – see Joshua, chapter 3 verse 14 and following] the stone on which Moses, of blessed memory, sat when he fought the war against Amalek (see Exodus chapter 17, verse 12) and other similar occurrences. And public miracles such as these require everyone to recite a blessing, but individual miracles such as person who sees a place where a [personal] miracle had occurred for him, he himself is obligated to recite a blessing, “Praised [Are You, O LORD] who performed for a miracle in this bless,” and his son and grandson are obligated to recite the blessing, “Praised [Are You, O LORD] who performed a miracle for my ancestors in this place.” And all these blessings of our Mishnah require the mention of the Name of God and His Sovereignty – for any blessing which lacks the mention of God’s name and His sovereignty is not a blessing.