Today's Mishnah Yomi
Yoma 1:4 - 1:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Monday, February 19, 2029 is Yoma 1:4 - 1:5
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Yoma Perek 1 Mishnah 4
יומא פרק א׳ משנה ד׳
Bartenura
לא היו מניחין אותו לאכול הרבה. אפילו מן המאכלים שאין מביאים לידי חמום, ומונעים ממנו לגמרי כל מאכל המביא לידי חמום וקרי כגון חלב וביצים ובשר שמן ויין ישן וכיוצא בהן:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Yoma Perek 1 Mishnah 5
יומא פרק א׳ משנה ה׳
Bartenura
The elders of the Court would transfer him. Those who had read before him the order of the day.
לזקני כהונה – to teach him the priest’s taking handfuls of incense (see Talmud Yoma 19a, which was the task of the House of Avtinas to teach him the manipulation of the incense), as it says (Leviticus 16:12): “two handfuls of finely ground aromatic incense” and this was difficult work.
The House of Avtinas. There they would make the incense.
והשביעוהו – that he would not become a Sadducee to improve the incense upon the coal-pan from outside and to bring it in from inside, as they expound (Leviticus 16:2): “for I appear in the cloud over the cover,” from the cloud of the of smoke of the incense it will come, and then I will appear over the cover, but the matter is not this, for the Biblical verse states there (Leviticus 16:13): “He shall put the incense on the fire before the LORD…”
הוא פורש ובוכה – for they suspected him of being a Sadducee.
והן פורשין ובוכין – that they suspected him, as the Master said (Shabbat 97a): “A person who suspects those who are fit, is whipped on his body.”
מסרוהו זקני בית דין. שקראו לפניו בסדר היום:
לזקני כהונה. ללמדו חפינת הקטורת שנאמר (שם ט״ז) ומלא חפניו קטורת סמים. ועבודה קשה היתה:
בית אבטינס. הם העושים את הקטורת וכותשים אותה ומערבין סממניה:
והשביעוהו. שלא יהא צדוקי לתקן הקטורת על המחתה מבחוץ ולהכניס מבפנים שהם דורשין כי בענן אראה על הכפורת (ויקרא ט״ז), כי בענן עשן הקטורת יבא ואז אראה על הכפורת. ואין הדבר כן, שהרי הכתוב אומר (שם) ונתן את הקטורת על האש לפני ה׳:
הוא פורש ובוכה. שחשדוהו לצדוקי:
והן פורשין ובוכין. על שחשדוהו. דאמר מר [שבת צ״ז.] החושד בכשרים לוקה בגופו:
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.
לא היו מניחין אותו לאכול הרבה – even from those foods that would not bring him to sexual excitement (pollution – see Talmud Yoma 18a), and we completely prevent him [from consuming] all foods that would bring him to sexual excitement and nocturnal emission like milk and eggs and fat meat and old wine and similar kinds of things.