Today's Mishnah Yomi
Bechoros 3:2 - 3:3
The Mishnah Yomi for Saturday, December 6, 2025 is Bechoros 3:2 - 3:3
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Bechoros Perek 3 Mishnah 2
בכורות פרק ג׳ משנה ב׳
Bartenura
אין חוששין שמא בנה של אחרת היה. שיהא הבא אחריו בכור ספק דנימא הך בהמה לא ילדה מעולם אלא שאהבה את זה בן חברתה, ואי משום דאית לה חלב הא איכא מיעוטא דחולבות אע״פ שאינן יולדות, הא ודאי לא אמרינן אלא בנה הוא ופטורה מן הבכורה:
מבכירות. בחורות שלא ילדו עד עכשיו:
אין חוששין שמא בנה של זו בא לו אצל זו. דליחוש לכולהו בספק בכורות, אלא ודאי אותן הכרוכין אחר המבכירות הוו בכורות ודאין, והכרוכין אחר שאין מבכירות הוו פשוטין ודאין. והלכה כרשב״ג:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Bechoros Perek 3 Mishnah 3
בכורות פרק ג׳ משנה ג׳
Bartenura
עושה מקום בקופיץ - This is our reading. But in the Gemara (Talmud Bekhorot 25a), it explains that we teach לקופיץ (instead of בקופיץ )/to a hatchel, that is to say, for the need of the place of the hatchel, we remove the hair of the neck, and there isn’t here [a violation of] (Deuteronomy 15:19): “you must not…sheer your firstling sheep,” for plucking with the hand is not sheering , but with a utensil, it is definitely forbidden.
וכן מותר לתלוש את השער- and even ab initio, to show to the Sage the place of the blemish. And the Halakha is according to Rabbi Yosi ben Meshulam.
עושה מקום בקופיץ. גרסינן. ובגמרא [דף כ״ה] מפרש תני לקופיץ, כלומר לצורך מקומו של קופיץ תולש שער של צואר. ואין כאן משום לא תגוז בכור צאנך, דתלישה ביד לאו גזיזה היא. אבל בכלי ודאי אסור:
וכן מותר לתלוש את השער. ואפילו לכתחלה, להראות בו לחכם מקום המום. והלכה כרבי יוסי בן משולם:
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.
אין חוששין שמא בנה של אחרת היה - that what comes (i.e., the offspring) after it is a doubtful firstling, that we would say: “this animal never gave birth, but that she loved this one, the male offspring of her neighbor,” but if because that she has milk, there is a minority of those giving milk even though they have not given birth, but certainly we don’t say, that it is her offspring and that she is exempt from the laws of firstlings (see Talmud Bekhorot 20b).
מבכירות – female animals that did not give birth until now.
אין חוששין שמא בנה של זו בא לו אצל זו – for we should be troubled for all of them of a doubtful firstling status, but certainly, those that are running after/clinging to those animals that have given birth for the first time were definite firstlings, but those running after/clinging to those animals that were not giving birth for the first time were definitely plain (i.e., not firstlings). And the Halakha is according to Rabban Shimon ben Gamaliel.