Today's Mishnah Yomi
Kilayim 2:3 - 2:4
The Mishnah Yomi for Saturday, December 25, 2027 is Kilayim 2:3 - 2:4
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Kilayim Perek 2 Mishnah 3
כלאים פרק ב׳ משנה ג׳
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עד שתתליע. ושיעורה הוי כשתשהה בארץ שלשה ימים בקרקע לחה וביבשה צריך יותר:
ויופך. יהפוך הקרקע במחרישה בשביל שלא יצמח הזרע:
כמה יהא חורש. שלא תאמר שהוא צריך לחרוש תלמים תלמים קטנים סמוכים זה לזה, אלא כתלמי הרביעה כתלמים שדרך בני אדם לחרוש אחר שתרד הרביעה שחורשים תלמים גדולים:
כדי שלא ישייר רובע לבית סאה. שלא ישאר בארץ מקום שאינו מהופך אלא פחות מכ״ד בקרקע שהוא חורש דהיינו רובע קב לבית סאה. ואין הלכה כאבא שאול:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Kilayim Perek 2 Mishnah 4
כלאים פרק ב׳ משנה ד׳
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זרועה ונמלך לנוטעה – that it was sown with grain [or vegetables] and he changed his mind to plant it with vines.
גומם – the language of “peeling the fat off even with the cap” of the chapter [in Tractate Hullin 92b] “The Sciatic Nerve”/גיד הנשה, that is to say, to cut off the vine close to the ground so that it will not remain a handbreadth above the ground.
זרועה ונמלך לנוטעה. שהיתה זרועה תבואה ונמלך לנוטעה גפנים:
גומם. לשון גוממו עם השופי דפרק גיד הנשה (חולין צב) כלומר כורת הגפן סמוך לקרקע שלא ישייר גבוה מן הקרקע טפח:
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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.
עד שתתליע (until the seed in the ground begins to rot) – and its measure is when it stands still in the ground three days in moist soil but in dry [soil] it requires more.
ויופך – he will turn over he soil with a plow so that the seed will not sprout/grow.
כמה יהא חורש – so that you will not say that you to plow small ridges/furrows that are adjacent to each other, but rather like the furrows of [fructification from] rainfall like the furrows that people plow after the rainfall occurs when they plow the big furrows.
כדי שלא ישייר רובע לבית סאה – that there will not remain in the land a place which is not turned over other than less than one-twenty-fourth in the ground when he plows which is a quarter of a Kab for a Bet Seah (i.e., 2500 square cubits – the minimum area required in order to sow one Seah of produce)