Today's Mishnah Yomi
Bikkurim 2:10 - 2:11
The Mishnah Yomi for Friday, August 4, 2028 is Bikkurim 2:10 - 2:11
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Bikkurim Perek 2 Mishnah 10
ביכורים פרק ב׳ משנה י׳
Bartenura
חלבו אסור כחלב בהמה. כחלב שור וכשב ועז:
ואין חייבין עליו כרת. להביא חטאת על שגגתו. והוא הדין שאין לוקין עליו:
ואינו נלקח בכסף מעשר לאכלו בירושלים. דשמא בהמה הוא, ואין לוקחין בהמה לבשר תאוה מכסף מעשר [אלא] שלמים:
וחייב בזרוע ובלחיים ובקיבה. דמרבינן להו מקרא דכתיב (דברים יח) אם שה לרבות את הכוי:
שהמוציא מחבירו עליו הראיה. דאמר ליה בעל הבהמה לכהן אייתי ראיה דמין בהמה הוא ושקול. והלכה כר׳ אליעזר:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Bikkurim Perek 2 Mishnah 11
ביכורים פרק ב׳ משנה י"א
Bartenura
לא כתב לו את הכוי – Even though he wrote both of them, he (i.e., the father) only had his mind on a [what was] a definite cow and a definite chase/deer. And Maimonides explained that if he (i.e., the father) had written (to his son) only his cattle, he (the son) did not acquire the kind of bearded deer or antelope/כוי , for when we say to him (the father), bring proof that it is cattle; for if he had written [to his son] only his chase/deer, we say to him, bring proof that it is chase/deer. And it appears from his words that if he wrote both of them, he acquired them, from whichever side you take.
אם אמר הריני נזיר שזה חיה או בהמה – Whether he said I am a Nazirite if this is a deer, or whether he said I am a Nazirite if this is cattle, he is a Nazirite, because in the question of doubt as to whether one has violated a negative commandment, it is judged stringently. For even if he stated, Behold, I am a Nazirite if this is deer and cattle, or this neither deer nor cattle, this is a doubtful Nazirite [and judged stringently].
לא כתב לו את הכוי. אף על פי שכתב לו שניהם לא היה דעתו אלא על ודאי בהמה או ודאי חיה. ורמב״ם פירש שאם כתב לו בהמתו לבד לא קנה את הכוי דאמרינן ליה אייתי ראיה דבהמה הוא, ואם כתב לו חיתו לבד אמרינן ליה אייתי ראיה דחיה הוא. נראה מדבריו שאם כתב לו שניהן קנה ממה נפשך:
אם אמר הריני נזיר שזה חיה או בהמה. בין שאמר הריני נזיר שזה חיה בין שאמר הריני נזיר שזה בהמה הרי זה נזיר דספק איסורא לחומרא. ואפילו אמר הריני נזיר שזה חיה ובהמה או שזה אינו לא חיה ולא בהמה הרי זה נזיר מספק:
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.
חלבו אסור כחלב בהמה – like the abdominal fat of oxen, sheep or goats
ואין חייבין עליו כרת – to bring a sin offering on his inadvertent error, and the same law applies that he is not to be flogged.
ואינו נלקח בכסף מעשר לאכלו בירושלים – lest it is cattle. And we don’t purchase cattle for meat eaten for satisfying the appetite (i.e., secular meal of meat as opposed to sacrificial meats)from the tithe monies other than to offer peace-offerings.
וחייב בזרוע ובלחיים ובקיבה – and we include these from the Biblical verse, as it is written (Deuteronomy 18:3): “This then shall be the priests’ due from the people: Everyone who offers a sacrifice, whether it is an ox or a sheep, must give the shoulder, the cheeks, and the stomach to the priest.” The words “or a sheep”/אם שה – include the כוי/kind of bearded deer or antelope.
שהמוציא מחבירו עליו הראיה – As the owner of the cattle said to the Kohen, I will bring proof that it is a kind of cattle and we will balance it out. And the Halakha follows Rabbi Eliezer.