Today's Mishnah Yomi
Yoma 3:1 - 3:2
The Mishnah Yomi for Sunday, February 25, 2029 is Yoma 3:1 - 3:2
Mishnah 1
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Mishnayos Yoma Perek 3 Mishnah 1
יומא פרק ג׳ משנה א׳
Bartenura
אמר להם הממונה. הוא הסגן:
צאו וראו. על מקום גבוה שהיה להם במקדש:
זמן השחיטה. שהשחיטה פסולה בלילה. שנאמר (ויקרא י״ט) ביום זבחכם:
ברקאי. האיר והבריק השחר:
האיר פני המזרח. זמן זה אחר ברקאי דאמר ת״ק. והלכה כמתתיה בן שמואל:
עד שבחברון. אותן העומדין למטה שואלין לו הגיע האור לחברון, והוא משיב הן. וכדי להזכיר זכות אבות מזכירין חברון:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Yoma Perek 3 Mishnah 2
יומא פרק ג׳ משנה ב׳
Bartenura
שפעם אחת עלה מאור הלבנה – it is not speaking about Yom Kippur, for it is impossible to ascend from the light of the moon so close to the morning light on Yom Kippur which is the first third of the month, but rather, at the end of one of the months when the moon ascends near the time of the crack of dawn, an error took place, and they suspected lest it was on Yom Kippur that another mistake would occur in a similar manner, therefore, they needed all of this.
הורידו כהן גדול – this is an individual matter, and now he returns to that which was taught above, “until Hebron” and he answers affirmatively, and after the one who sees responded, they would bring down the High Priest to the ritual bath for he needed immersion prior to sacrificing the daily offering [of the morning].
המיסך רגליו – it is a substituted word for his large defecation.
שפעם אחת עלה מאור הלבנה. לאו ביוה״כ קאמר, דא״א לעלות מאור הלבנה סמוך לשחר ביוה״כ שהוא בשליש החודש אלא בסוף אחד מן החדשים כשהלבנה עולה סמוך לעלות השחר אירע זה הטעות וחששו שמא ביה״כ יארע טעות אחר כיוצא בו לכך הוצרכו לכל זה:
הורידו כהן גדול. מלתא באנפי נפשה היא. והשתא מהדר להא דתנינן לעיל עד חברון והוא אומר הן. ולאחר שהשיב הרואה הן היו מורידין כהן גדול לבית הטבילה שהיה טעון טבילה קודם שישחט התמיד:
המיסך רגליו. כנוי לנקבים גדולים:
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?
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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?
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Can I study Mishnah Yomi with a group?
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What if I miss a day?
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אמר להם הממונה – he is the assistant.
צאו וראו – on a high place that they had in the Temple.
זמן השחיטה – for the slaughtering is invalid at night, as it states (Leviticus 19:6): “It shall be eaten on the day you sacrifice it…”
ברקאי – the morning shines through and flashes (Talmud Yoma 28b).
האיר פני המזרח – this time is after the morning star that the first Tanna/teacher mentioned. And the Halakha is according to Mattitya ben Shmuel.
Until Hebron: Those who are standing below ask him "Has the light reached Hebron?" and he answers, "Yes." Hebron is mentioned in order to invoke the merit of the forefathers.