Today's Mishnah Yomi
Kilayim 9:3 - 9:4
The Mishnah Yomi for Sunday, January 23, 2028 is Kilayim 9:3 - 9:4
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Kilayim Perek 9 Mishnah 3
כלאים פרק ט׳ משנה ג׳
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מטפחות הידים. שמנגבים בהם כשנוטלים את הידים:
מטפחות הספרים. שנותנים על גבי ספר תורה:
ומטפחות ספג. שמנגב בהם כל גופו אחר שרחץ:
ר׳ אלעזר אוסר. מטפחות ידים לפי שפעמים מחמם בה ידיו, ומטפחות ספרים פעמים שמשימה בחיקו ומתחמם, ומטפחות הספג פעמים שרואה את רבו ומתעטף בה. והלכה כר״א:
מטפחות ספרים. המגלחים בני אדם, ופורסים עליהם מטפחת כדי שלא יתלכלכו בגדיהם:
אסורים משום כלאים. ובהא מודה ת״ק לפי שיש להן בית ראש ולובשים אותן דרך מלבוש, והכי מוכח בירושלמי:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Kilayim Perek 9 Mishnah 4
כלאים פרק ט׳ משנה ד׳
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תכריכי המת – [the shrouds] that the dead is buried in them, they don’t have [the obligation to observe the Mitzvah of] Kilayim/mixed seeds as it is written (Psalms 88:6): “abandoned among the dead, [like bodies lying in the grave of whom You are mindful no more,” because a person died, he becomes free from [observing] all of the commandments (see Tractate Niddah 61b).
ומרדעת חמור – this is harder than mattresses and cushions, therefore, even if his skin touches, we are not troubled by it lest a shred of the garment used as a mattress winds itself around his body, and especially, when the mixed seats are recognized and appear in it, but a piece of clothing that where the mixed seeds are beyond recognition, he should not make it into a pack saddle for a donkey, for we are concerned lest he take from it a piece of cloth/patch for his clothing, since the mixed seeds are not recognized.
תכריכי המת. שהמת נקבר בהם אין בהן משום כלאים דכתיב (תהילים פ״ח:ו׳) במתים חפשי כיון שמת אדם נעשה חפשי מן המצות:
ומרדעת חמור. היא קשה יותר מכרים וכסתות, הלכך אפילו בשרו נוגע לא חיישינן שמא תכרך נימא על בשרו. ודוקא כשהכלאים נכרים ונראים בה אבל בגד שאבד בו כלאים לא יעשנו מרדעת לחמור, דחיישינן שמא יקח ממנו טלאי לבגדו, הואיל ואין הכלאים ניכרים:
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.
מטפחות הידים – [hand towels] that one dries their hands with when they ritually wash their hands.
מטפחות הספרים – that they place on the Torah scroll.
ומטפחות ספג – that one dries with them all of his body after he bathed.
ר' אליעזר אוסר – [Rabbi Eliezer prohibits] hand towels because sometimes he warms his hands with them, and scroll wrappers sometimes, he places it on his chest and becomes warm, and towels, sometimes that he sees his Rabbi and wraps himself up in it. And the Halakha is according to Rabbi Eliezer.
מטפחות ספרים (barbers’ towels) – that they shave people, and spread upon them a towel in order that their clothes do not become dirty.
אסורים משום כלאים – and in this the first [anonymous] Tanna agrees because they have a have a top and we wear them like clothing. And this is proved in the Jerusalem Talmud.