Today's Mishnah Yomi
Negaim 4:11 - 5:1
The Mishnah Yomi for Wednesday, December 2, 2026 is Negaim 4:11 - 5:1
Mishnah 1
Mishnayos Negaim Perek 4 Mishnah 11
נגעים פרק ד׳ משנה י"א
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Negaim Perek 5 Mishnah 1
נגעים פרק ה׳ משנה א׳
Bartenura
כל ספק נגעים חוץ מזה – [this relates to Chapter 4, Mishnah 11 towards the end of the Mishnah] – that the doubt regarding the bright white spot in the flesh preceded [or] the doubt about whether the white hair preceded.
הרי היא כסלע – it became as wide and as large as a Sela.
ספק היא היא – and it is worthy/fit [for the person] to be declared a certified leper, for it spread.
ספק שאחרת באה תחתיה – that the first went away/disappeared and he is fit to be shut up/isolated, for spreading does not defile at the outset.
ומחליטו – and he declares him to be a certified leper.
כל ספק נגעים. חוץ מזה. דספק בהרת קדמה ספק שער לבן קדם:
הרי היא כסלע. נעשית רחבה וגדולה כסלע:
ספק שהיא היא. וראויה להחליט שהרי פשה:
ספק שאחרת באה תחתיה. והראשונה הלכה וראויה להסגיר, דאין פשיון מטמא בתחלה:
טמא. ומחליטו:
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.
Bartenura
ונולד בהרת כחצי גריס ובה שתי שערות כו' הרי זו להחלט – wherever it teaches [in the Mishnah]: "ובה שתי שערות"/ “and in it are two hairs” or "ובה שערה אחת" / “and in it is one hair”, it is not that the hairs and ""the bright white spot in the flesh/בהרת that come together, but rather, that the bright white spot in the flesh came first and afterwards came the hairs.
ואם שער לבן קדמה לבהרת טהור – as it is written (Leviticus 13:10): "[וראה הכהן והנה שאת-לבנה בעור] והיא הפכה שער לבן [ומחית בשר חי בשאת]."/ “[If the priest finds on the skin a white swelling] which has turned some hair white, [with a patch of un-discolored flesh in the swelling],” it is the bright white spot in the flesh which caused the hair to turn to a white color.
ספק טמא – there is doubt if the white hair preceded the bright white spot in the flesh/בהרת or that the bright white spot in the flesh preceded the white hair, it is impure.
ורבי יהושע קהה – we have the reading. From the language of (Jeremiah 31:29): “[In those days, they shall no longer say, ‘Parents have eaten sour grapes] and children’s teeth are blunted.”/"ושני בנים תקהינה". Meaning to say, that his teeth were blunted from stating the words that it is doubtfully impure, for he held that it is doubtfully pure. But the Halakha is not according to Rabbi Yehoshua.
ונולד בהרת כחצי גריס ובה שתי שערות הרי זו להחליט. כל היכא דתנן ובה שתי שערות או ובה שערה אחת, לאו דאתו שערות ובהרת בהדי הדדי, אלא דבהרת קדמה ואח״כ באו שערות:
ואם שער לבן קודם, לבהרת טהור. דכתיב (ויקרא י״ג:י׳) והיא הפכה שער לבן, הבהרת היא שגרמה לשער שיהפך ללבן:
ספק טמא. ספק אם שער לבן קדם לבהרת, או בהרת קדמה לשער לבן, טמא:
ורבי יהושע קיהה. גרסינן. מלשון תקהינה שיניו. כלומר, היו שיניו קהות מדברי האומר ספק טמא. דאיהו סבר ספק טהור. ואין הלכה כר׳ יהושע: