Today's Mishnah Yomi
Bikkurim 3:11 - 3:12
The Mishnah Yomi for Thursday, August 10, 2028 is Bikkurim 3:11 - 3:12
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Bikkurim Perek 3 Mishnah 11
ביכורים פרק ג׳ משנה י"א
Bartenura
ואם אינה באה מן הארץ. כגון שהביאו התוספת מעבר לירדן דתנן לעיל שמביאים משם בכורים אע״פ שאינה ארץ זבת חלב ודבש. אי נמי מתניתין רבי שמעון היא דאמר לעיל מעטרים את הבכורים חוץ משבעת המינים והוא הדין מפירות שגדלו בחו״ל וכי היכי דאליביה מעטרים בפירות חו״ל, הכי נמי התוספת באה מפירות חו״ל. וקמ״ל הכא שהתוספת שאינה מן הארץ אינה כבכורים:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Bikkurim Perek 3 Mishnah 12
ביכורים פרק ג׳ משנה י"ב
Bartenura
כספר תורה – that is to say, and a Torah scroll is like the First Fruits for this law, that the creditor takes his debt and a woman collects her Ketubah settlement. Another explanation: The Mishnah reads “AND a Torah scroll” (as opposed to “like a Torah scroll”). And it is permissible to purchase with them a Torah scroll, and even though that the Tanna of our Mishnah taught “an unclean animal.” And it was necessary to teach “Torah scroll” and not to mention all of these other things. Presume that they were not appropriate for eating, they are appropriate for a reward that [could be used] to purchase food. But a Torah scroll that is not appropriate for a reward that would come for the purchase of food, for one cannot sell a Torah scroll, I might say no, but this comes to teach us otherwise.
אין נותנים אלא לחבר בטובה – A Kohen is not able to give the First Fruits other than to a Kohen who observes the Levitical laws in daily intercourse who eats his secular meat in purity and givens them to him as a favor with the expectation of reciprocation of the Torah of kindness and free-will donation, and it is not appropriate to purchase with them anything and even not to give them to a Kohen who does not observe the Levitical laws in daily intercourse, for since we don’t use them for the Divine service, we suspect lest that he is not careful with them.
נותנין אותם לאנשי משמר – Whether he is someone who observes the Levitical laws in daily intercourse or not, we divide them between them.
בקדשי מקדש – like the other holy aspects of the altar. And even though we don’t use them for Divine service, since we bring them into the courtyard, we are careful with them and we don’t come to eat them in defilement. And the Halakha is according to the Sages.
כספר תורה. כלומר וס״ת נמי הוי כמו בכורים לדין זה דבעל חוב נוטל בחובו ואשה בכתובתה. פי׳ אחר וס״ת ומותר לקנות בהם ספר תורה. ואע״ג דתנא בהמה טמאה. אצטריך למתני ס״ת דלא תימא כל הני נהי דלא חזו לאכילה. חזו לשכר שיבא לידי אכילה. אבל ספר תורה דלא חזי לשכר שיבוא לידי אכילה לפי שאין מוכרין ס״ת, אימא לא, קמ״ל:
אין נותנים אלא לחבר בטובה. אין הכהן יכול ליתן הבכורים אלא לכהן חבר שאוכל חוליו בטהרה ונותן אותם לו בטובה בתורת חסד ונדבה ואינו רשאי לקנות בהן דבר ואף לא ליתנן לכהן שאינו חבר דכיון שאין עושין בהן עבודה חיישינן דלמא לא מיזדהר בהו:
נותנים אותם לאנשי משמר. ובין חבר ובין שאינו חבר מחלקין אותם ביניהם:
כקדשי מקדש. כשאר קדשי מזבח. ואע״פ שאין עושין בהם עבודה הואיל ומכניסים אותם לעזרה מזדהרי בהו ולא אתו למכלינהו בטומאה. והלכה כחכמים:
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.
ואם אינה באה מן הארץ – such as the case where they brought the supplement from the other side of the Jordan [River], as is taught in the Mishnah above (Chapter 1, Mishnah 10), that they bring from there the First Fruits even though they are not from “the land flowing with milk and honey.” Alternatively, Our Mishnah is according to Rabbi Shimon who said (Chapter 3, Mishnah 9) that we adorn the First Fruits [with fruit] other than the Seven Species, and that law also applies from fruit that grew outside the Land of Israel, and just like according to him, we adorn [the First Fruits] with fruit [grown] outside the Land of Israel, so too, the supplement comes from fruit [grown] outside the Land of Israel. And this comes to – teach us here that the supplement which is not from the Land [of Israel] is not like the First Fruits.