Today's Mishnah Yomi
Bikkurim 2:4 - 2:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Tuesday, August 1, 2028 is Bikkurim 2:4 - 2:5
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Bikkurim Perek 2 Mishnah 4
ביכורים פרק ב׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
נקנים במחובר לקרקע. דכתיב (במדבר יח) בכורי כל אשר בארצם, בשעה שהם מחוברים בארצם בכורים הם, והכי תנן לקמן יורד אדם לתוך שדהו וכו׳ קושרו בגמי ואומר הרי אלו בכורים:
ועושה אדם כל שדהו בכורים. דכתיב בכורי כל מראשית כל:
וטעונים קרבן. נאמר בבכורים שמחה ושמחת בכל הטוב ונאמר להלן (דברים כז) וזבחת שלמים ואכלת שם ושמחת מה להלן שלמים אף כאן שלמים:
ושיר. נאמר כאן בכל הטוב, ונאמר להלן (יחזקאל לג) כשיר עגבים יפה קול ומטיב נגן:
ותנופה. כתיב הכא ולקח הכהן הטנא מידך, וכתיב התם (ויקרא ז) ידיו תביאינה את אשי ה׳, מה להלן תנופה אף כאן תנופה:
ולינה. שילין בירושלים כל הלילה של אחר היום שהביא הבכורים, דכתיב (דברים טז) ופנית בבקר והלכת לאהליך הא כל פינות לא יהיו אלא בבקר:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Bikkurim Perek 2 Mishnah 5
ביכורים פרק ב׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
נטלת מן הטהור על הטמא – For behold, the heave-offering/sacred donations [for a Kohen] are not taken from that which is pure/clean from that which is unclean/impure which is the reason that we require that which is close-by, and we are concerned that perhaps they are not close-by, for there is doubt that perhaps the pure came in contact with the impure. And this is the reason that we say here that the heave-offering/sacred donations is not taken from a mass which is not in close neighborhood of those products which are to be redeemed.
ויש לה שיעור כתרומה – For the Sages gave a [minimum] measure for the heave-offering/Terumah – two out of one-hundred.
נטלת מן הטהור על הטמא. דהא דאין תרומה נטלת מן הטהור על הטמא היינו, טעמא משום דבעינן מוקף וחיישינן דלמא לא מקיף דמסתפי דלמא נגע הטהור בטמא. והאי טעמא ליכא למימר הכא דהא נתרמת שלא מן המוקף:
ויש לה שיעור כתרומה. שהתרומה נתנו בה חכמים שיעור תרי ממאה:
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.
נקנים במחובר לקרקע – As it is written (Numbers 18:13): “The first fruits of everything in their land [that they bring to the LORD, shall be yours; everyone of your household who is clean may eat them].” At the time when they are attached [to the ground] in their land they are “First Fruits,” and such is taught in the Mishnah (Chapter 3, Mishnah 1) further on, “A person goes down into his field, etc. and ties it with bulrushes/reed-grass and says: ‘Behold these are First Fruits’.”
ועושה אדם כל שדהו בכורים – as it is written (Numbers 18:13): “The first fruits of everything [in their land]…”
וטעונים קרבן – It is stated with regard to First Fruits: “joy” [as written in Deuteronomy 26:11): “And you shall enjoy (literally, “you shall rejoice”),[together with the Levite and the stranger in your midst…].” And it states further on (Deuteronomy 27:7): “And you shall sacrifice there offerings of well-being and eat them, rejoicing before the LORD your God.” Just as there (Deuteronomy 27:7), [it speaks about] offerings of well-being, so too here (Deuteronomy 26:11).
ושיר – It is stated here (Deuteronomy 26:11): “You shall enjoy…all the bounty” and it is stated further on (Ezekiel 33:32): “[To them you are just] a singer of bawdy songs, who has a sweet voice and plays skillfully; [they hear your words , but will not obey them].”
ותנופה – It is written here (Deuteronomy 26:4): “The priest shall take the basket from your hand;” and it is written there (Leviticus 7:30): “His own hands shall present the LORD’s offerings by fire. [He shall present the fat with the breast, the breast to be elevated as an elevation offering before the LORD].” Just as there is an elevation offering, so also here an elevation offering.
ולינה – It will stay over in Jerusalem the entire night after the day that he brought the First Fruits, as it is written (Deuteronomy 16:7): “[You shall cook and eat it at the place that the LORD your God will choose;] and in the morning you may start back on your journey home.” Therefore all “starting back” that you do only take place in the morning.