Today's Mishnah Yomi
Maasros 5:3 - 5:4
The Mishnah Yomi for Thursday, May 18, 2028 is Maasros 5:3 - 5:4
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Maasros Perek 5 Mishnah 3
מעשרות פרק ה׳ משנה ג׳
Bartenura
לא ימכור אדם פירותיו וכו׳ דקעבר משום ולפני עור לא תתן מכשול (ויקרא י״ט:י״ד):
ואם בכרו. אם יש בהן בכורות שהגיעו לעונת מעשרות והשאר לא הגיעו, נוטלן ומוכר את השאר:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Maasros Perek 5 Mishnah 4
מעשרות פרק ה׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
תבנו – ears of corn that were threshed and sometimes, there remains in them wheat.
גפתו – refuse of olives.
זגין – refuse of grapes.
להוציא מהן משקין – it is referring to its [olive] peat and interior kernels.
על הקטועין – improperly threshed ears of corn.
על הצדדין – sides of the pile, and similar one who separates heave offing in the pit, in his heart on what is in the exterior and what is the interior parts of the grape, and one who separates the heave offering in the olive press,, in his heart, on what is within the peat.
תבנו. שבולין שנדושו ופעמים נשאר בהן חטין:
גפתו. פסולת של זיתים:
זגיו. פסולת של ענבים:
להוציא מהן משקין. אגפתו וזגיו קאי:
על הקטועין. שבולות קטועות שלא נדושו:
ועל הצדדין. צדי הכרי. וכן התורם בבור, בלבו על מה שבחרצנים ועל מה שבזגין. והתורם בבית הבד, בלבו על מה שבתוך הגפת:
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.
לא ימכור אדם פירותיו וכו' – for he transgresses (Leviticus 19:14): “[You shall not insult the deaf,] or place a stumbling block before the blind.”
ואם בכרו – if there are ripening early which arrived at the season of [liability] for tithing and the rest did not arrive [yet at that season], he taks them, and sells the rest.