Today's Mishnah Yomi
Demai 4:4 - 4:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Thursday, December 2, 2027 is Demai 4:4 - 4:5
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Demai Perek 4 Mishnah 4
דמאי פרק ד׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
מי שקרא שם לתרומת מעשר של דמאי. שאמר תרומת מעשר שאני חייב להפריש מכרי זה יהא מונח בצפונו או בדרומו ולא הפרישה. ותרומת מעשר של דמאי דנקט לפי שהישראל קורא לה שם ונותנה לכהן ולוקח המעשר לעצמו, אבל תרומת מעשר של ודאי אין הישראל קורא לה שם אלא הוא נותן מעשר ללוי והלוי מפריש תרומת מעשר ונותנה לכהן:
לא יטלם. כדי ליתנם לכהן או לעני שבחצר ושבמבוי, שאסור ליתן מתנות לכהן ולעני בשבת. אבל בלמודים לאכול אצלו כלומר הרגילין לאכול על שלחנו שרי, ובלבד שיודיעם שהם של תרומת מעשר או של מעשר עני שאם אינו מודיעם והם סבורים שמשלו הוא מאכילם הוה ליה כמאכיל אורחיו תרומה ומעשרות שהוא אסור:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Demai Perek 4 Mishnah 5
דמאי פרק ד׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
אינו נאמן – for even if he would find that he acquired it from someone who is not [deemed] trustworthy, he is able to escape and to state: “in my eyes, he was trustworthy.” But when he stated to him: “from a certain person” (i.e., the agent was believed) he was not able to escape, for he is not permitted to take it from another person.
אינו נאמן. דאפילו ימצא שלקח ממי שאינו נאמן מצי לאשתמוטי ולומר בעיני היה נאמן. אבל כי אמר ליה מאיש פלוני לא מצי לאשתמוטי דהא אינו רשאי ליקח מאחר:
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?
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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.
מי שקרא שם לתרומת מעשר של דמאי – that stated that the heave-offering of the tithe (i.e., by which the Levite gives a Kohen one-tenth of what he had received from an Israelite) that I am obligated to separate from this pile, will be placed in the north or in the south and he should not set it aside. But the heave-offering of the tithe of doubtfully tithed produce that he took because the Israelite designated it and gave it to the Kohen and he takes the tithe for himself, but the heave-offering of that which is definitely required being tithed an Israelite does not designate it, but rather he gives the tithe to the Levie and the Levite separates the heave-offering of the tithe and gives it to the Kohen.
לא יטלם – in order to give them to the Kohen or to the poor person that is in the courtyard or that is the alleyway, for it is forbidden to give gifts to the Kohen or to the poor on Shabbat. But when he is accustomed to eat with him, meaning to say who regularly eats at his table, it is permitted, as long as he informs them that they are the heave-offering of the tithe or of the Poor Man’s tithe, for if he does not inform them and they think that he is feeding them from his own, it would be like feeding his guests heave-offering and/or Poor Man’s tithe(s) which is forbidden.