Today's Mishnah Yomi
Horayos 3:4 - 3:5
The Mishnah Yomi for Monday, July 14, 2025 is Horayos 3:4 - 3:5
Mishnah 1
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הוריות פרק ג׳ משנה ד׳
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המרובה בבגדים. לאחר שנגנזה צלוחית של שמן המשחה היה כ״ג נכנמ לכהונה גדולה בלבישת שמונה בגדים, כדכתיב (שם כ״א) ומלא את ידו ללבוש את הבגדים:
אלא פר הבא על כל המצות. שאין מרובה בבגדים מביא פר על שגגתו, דכהן המשיח כתיב:
בעבודת יוה״כ. שאין עבודת אותו היום בשרה אלא בכ״ג בלבד, וכהן המשמש וכהן שעבר שוין בה:
ולא פורעין ולא פורמין. כדכתיב בכהן גדול (שם) את ראשו לא יפרע ובגדיו לא יפרום:
ומחזירין את הרוצח. אם מת אחד מהם, חוזר הרוצח מעיר מקלטו, כדכתיב (במדבר ל״ה:כ״ה) עד מות הכהן הגדול:
Mishnah 2
Mishnayos Horayos Perek 3 Mishnah 5
הוריות פרק ג׳ משנה ה׳
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כהן גדול פורם מלמטה – If he sustained a death where he is obligated to tear [his clothing], he tears from the bottom at the corner of his garment nearest his feet. And this [verse] that is written (Leviticus 21:10): “or rend his vestments,” for he does not rend like other people.
מלמעלה – opposite/corresponding to the breast near the shoulder, like other people.
אונן – he who sustained a death from one of the seven relatives that he (i.e., a Kohen) is obligated to mourn for, the entire day of death, whether the deceased is buried whether it is not buried [that day], he is an Onan/mourner before the funeral of a kinsman according to the Torah, and from the day of death and onwards, all the while that the deceased is not buried, he is an Onan according to the Rabbis, but the day of burial he is an Onan according to the Rabbis all that day, even after the burial, and from when the deceased is buried on the first day of death, all that night afterwards, he is an Onan according to the Rabbis.
כהן גדול מקריב אונן ולא אוכל – from the Holy Things, for such we found with Aaron on the day that Nadav and Avihu died, he said (Leviticus 10:19): “Had I eaten purification offering today, would the LORD have approved?” On the eating he was stringent but not n the bringing of the offering. And specifically, Aaron who was the High Priest, but his sons who were common priests, they were forbidden that entire day whether to offer [a sacrifice] or to eat from it.
כ״ג פורם מלמטה. אם מת לו מת שחייב לקרוע עליו, קורע מלמטה בכנף בגדו הסמוך לרגליו. והאי דכתיב ובגדיו לא יפרום, שאינו פורם כשאר כל אדם:
מלמעלה. כנגד החזה סמוך לכתף, כשאר העם:
אונן. מי שמת לו אחד משבעה קרובים שחייב להתאבל עליו, יום המיתה כולו בין נקבר המת בין לא נקבר, הוא אונן דאורייתא, ומיום המיתה ואילך כל זמן שלא נקבר המת הוא אונן דרבנן, ויום הקבורה הוא אונן דרבנן כל אותו היום אפילו לאחר קבורה, ומשנקבר המת ביום ראשון של מיתה כל הלילה שלאחריו הוא אונן דרבנן:
כ״ג מקריב אונן ולא אוכל. מן הקדשים. שכן מצינו באהרן ביום שמתו נדב ואביהוא אמר ואכלתי חטאת היום הייטב בעיני ה׳, על האכילה היה מקפיד לא על ההקרבה. ודוקא אהרן שהוא כ״ג, אבל בניו שהיו כהנים הדיוטים היו אסורים אותו היום בין להקריב בין לאבול:
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.
המרובה בגדים – for after the flask of anointing oil was hidden away the Kohen Gadol would enter the High Priesthood through the wearing of eight [sets of] clothing, as it is written (Leviticus 21:10): “…and who has been ordained to wear the vestments…”
אלא פר הבא על כל המצות – the [High Priest] who wears the many dedicated garments does not bring a bullock on his inadvertent sin, as it is written (Leviticus 4:3,5): “the anointed priest.
בעבודת יום הכפורים – for the Divine service of that day is not fit other than through the High Priest alone. But the presently serving Kohen and one who served in the past are equivalent concerning these things.
ולא פורעין ולא פרומין – as it is written concerning the High Priest (Leviticus 21:10): “[he] shall not bare his head or rend his vestments.”
ומחזירין את הרוצח – if one of these dies, the killer returns from his city of refuge, as it is written (Numbers 35:28): “[For he must remain inside his city of refuge] until the death of the high priest…”