Today's Mishnah Yomi
Peah 1:4 - 1:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Thursday, October 21, 2027 is Peah 1:4 - 1:5
Mishnah 1
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פאה פרק א׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
כל דבר שהוא אוכל. למעוטי ספיחי סטיס, שאע״פ שהן אוכל על ידי הדחק לאו אוכל מקרו ואין חייבין בפאה, דכתיב (ויקרא יט) ובקצרכם, ואין קצירה אלא בדבר הראוי לאכילה:
ונשמר. למעוטי הפקר שאין לו שומרים שאינו חייב בפאה, דכתיב (שם) לעני ולגר תעזוב אותם, פרט להפקר שכבר נעזב:
וגידוליו מן הארץ. למעוטי כמהין ופטריות, שאין להם שורש בארץ וגדוליהם מן האויר, שאין חייבין בפאה דכתיב (שם) קציר ארצכם:
ולקיטתו כאחד. למעוטי תאנה וכיוצא בה, מן האילנות שנלקטים הפירות שמתבשלים בהם ראשון ראשון, דכתיב (שם) קציר משמע דבר הנקצר הרבה ביחד:
ומכניסו לקיום. למעוטי ירק שאינו מתקיים אלא מתעפש מיד, דכתיב (שם כג) פאת שדך בקצרך ואין הירק נקצר:
והתבואה והקטניות. תבואה מחמשת המינים, חטה ושעורה וכוסמת שבולת שועל ושיפון קטניות פולין ואפונים ועדשים ודומיהן:
בכלל הזה. להתחייב בפאה כשישלמו בהם כל התנאים הללו:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Peah Perek 1 Mishnah 5
פאה פרק א׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
האוג – [the red berry of the Venus’ summachtree] – a tree whose fruit is red which is called in a foreign language KURNI ULIM. And Maimonides explained that it is a plant that dresses hides and is called in Arabic SIMMAC, and its clusters are appropriate for eating, but not specifically these which the Tanna [of our Mishnah] enumerated are liable for [the Mitzvah of] PEAH/the corner of the field and not other kinds of trees other than these, rather these and anything similar to them are mentioned.
האוג. אילן שהפרי שלו אדום, וקורין לו בלע״ז קורנ״י אולי״ס. ורמב״ם פירש שהוא צמח שמעבדים בו העורות וקורין לו בערבי סומא״ק, והאשכלות שלו ראויין לאכילה. ולאו דוקא אלו שמנה התנא חייבים בפאה ולא מיני אילנות אחרים, אלא אלו ודומיהן קאמר:
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.
כל דבר שהוא אוכל – [Food] that excludes the after-growth of a plant producing a deep blue dye/woad, for even though they are “food” from an emergency perspective, it is not called “food” and one is not liable for [the mitzvah of] Peah/the corner of the field [regarding this product]., as it is written (Leviticus 19:9), “When you reap the harvest [of your land, you shall not reap all the way to the edges of your field, or gather the gleanings of your harvest],” there is no “harvest” other than that which is appropriate for eating.
ונשמר – Excluding that which is ownerless/HEFKER which has no guardians, is not liable for [the Mitzvah of] the “corner of the field/PEAH,” as it is written (Leviticus 19:10), “…you shall leave them for the poor and stranger [I the LORD am your God],” excluding that which is ownerless, which has already forsaken.
וגידולו מן הארץ –[something that grows in the ground], excluding morils and truffles lack roots in the land, and their growth is from the air which are not liable for [the Mitzvah of] the corner of the field/PEAH, as it is written (Leviticus 19:9), “[When you reap] the harvest of your land…”
ולקיטתו כאחד – [and such fruits harvested all at once (not singly as they become ripe)] excluding figs and those [fruits] similar to them from the trees when the fruits are harvested first as they ripen , as it is written (Leviticus 19:9), “[When you reap] the harvest [of your land]…,” implying when many of something are harvested together.
ומכניסו לקיום – excluding vegetables which do not endure as they grow moldy immediately, as it is written (Leviticus 23:22), “[And when you reap the harvest of your land], you shall not reap all the way to the edges your field, [or gather the gleanings of your harvest]…” as vegetation is not reaped.
תבואה והקטניות – grain of the five kinds – wheat, barley, spelt, oats and rye. KITNIYOT/pulse beans, beans and lentils and things similar to this.
בכלל הזה – To be obligated in [the Mitzvah of] PEAH/the corner of the field, when they will complete all of these conditions.