Today's Mishnah Yomi
Sheviis 4:3 - 4:4
The Mishnah Yomi for Friday, February 11, 2028 is Sheviis 4:3 - 4:4
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Sheviis Perek 4 Mishnah 3
שביעית פרק ד׳ משנה ג׳
Bartenura
חוכרין נירין. יכול ישראל לקבל עליו בכך וכך כורים לשנה שדה הנכרי שחרשה בשביעית לזרעה למוצאי שביעית, ואע״פ שגורם לנכרי לחרוש בשביעית. נירין לשון נירו לכם ניר (ירמיה ד):
ומחזיקים ידי נכרים. אם מצאו חורש יכול לומר לו יישר כחך וכיוצא בזה:
ושואלים בשלומן. ואפילו ביום חגם:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Sheviis Perek 4 Mishnah 4
שביעית פרק ד׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
המדל בזיתים – when the olive [trees] become too close to each other, he takes one [tree] and leaves two or he takes two [trees] and leaves one, in order that it should grow and thicken. [The word] מדל/thins out is the language of slipping off and removal, but there are those who explain it as the language of something torn in shreds and poverty when he reduces/weakens his field from the olives.
יגום – he razes and cuts down the tree and leaves the root in the ground, but he does not uproot it completely so that it will not appear like he is working the land.
ומודים במחליק – as for example, if he takes three olive [trees], one on the side of the other, that he smoothens the face of the field too much, they (i.e., people) will say that the intended to work the field, and that is prohibited.
מתוך של חבירו כף המחליק ישרש- that a person doesn’t act that he clears/repairs the field of his neighbor, for it is known that intends only [to remove] the wood.
המדל בזיתים. כשהזיתים מקורבים זה לזה יותר מדאי נוטל אחד ומניח ב׳ או נוטל ב׳ ומניח אחד כדי שיגדל ויתעבה. מדל לשון שליפה והסרה, וי״מ לשון דלדול ודלות שמדלדל שדהו מן הזיתים:
יגום. גומם ומקצץ האילן ומשאיר השרש בארץ, ולא ישרש לגמרי שלא יראה כעובד את האדמה:
ומודים במחליק. כגון אם נוטל שלשה זיתים זה בצד זה שמחליק פני הקרקע יותר מדאי יאמרו לעבודת קרקע הוא מתכוין ואסור:
מתוך של חבירו אף המחליק ישרש. דלא עביד אינש שיתקן קרקע חבירו, וידוע דלעצים הוא מכוין:
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.
חוכרין נירין – an Israelite can receive for it for such and such Korim for a year the field of a heathen that was plowed in the Seventh Year to be sown in the aftermath of the Seventh Year, and even though it causes the heathen to plow in the Seventh Year. [The word] ניר/freshly, newly plowed field , is the language of (Jeremiah 4:3): “Break up the untilled ground, [and do not ow among thorns].”
ומחזיקים ידי נכרים – if they found hi plowing, he can say to him, “May your strength (health) be firm,” and things of a similar manner.
ושואלים בשלומן – and even on the day of their idolatrous festival.