Daily Mishna by Jack Doueck

This Mishnah discusses an interesting question: Can a rich guy acquire Peah items for his poor friend?

Can the poor use sharp knives to reap produce from the Peah?

Is Jewish law based on the WORDS or the INTENT of the giver? Very interesting Mishnah.

This mishnah discusses the question of: "How many corners do we leave if we are growing two different types of wheat?"

There are five attributes that a product must have in order for us to be commanded to fulfill the Misvah of Pe'ah with it. What are they?

The second Mishnah of Peah answers the question of: How much of our field must we leave for the poor in the untouched "corner" ("Pe'ah")?

Part Two of the first Mishnah of Masechet Pe'ah: Eight Misvot that benefit us in this world and the next Really beautiful stuff!

The first Mishnah of Masechet Peah - Part One - Five Misvot that have no prescribed measure from the Torah

Introduction to the Masechet Peah. Introduction and summary of the Torah's laws of charity. What I like to call "Socialistic Capitalism" or "Bleeding-heart Capitalism"

The final Mishnah of Masechet Berachot - Part Two discusses: 1) Respect for the Temple, 2) The blessings that were said in the Temple, and 3) How we are advised to greet our fellow man.

The last Mishnah of Masechet Berachot is split into two parts: - Part One talks about the misvah to love God. How can God command us to love Him? Isn't love a feeling? How can we be asked to feel something?

This Mishnah discusses the various prayers and thanks we are supposed to say when we are traveling.

This Mishnah discusses the Berachah of "Shehehiyanu", the blessing of "Hatob ve’hametib", the blessing of "Baruch Dayan Ha’emet" and discusses prayers that we are actually NOT allowed to make! Prayers said "in vain" are prohibited as we are not allowed to pray for a miracle!

What are the blessings that we say when we hear thunder or see lightning? What do we say when we hear bad rumors or good news?

This Mishnah discussed the various blessings we are supposed to say when we visit different and interesting places

This Mishnah discusses whether Birkat Hamazon needs to be said with a cup of wine. Also included is the topic of the "cutim" - possibly the ancestors of the modern day "Karaites" who reject the oral tradition of the rabbis and take the Torah as literally as they can. Others call them the "Shomronim" as they have a community in the Shomron in Israel where they have a K...

This Mishnah discusses where can we be and until when can we say Birkat Hamazon

This Mishnah delves into more of the Jewish laws and customs of the Habdalah Ceremony that ends Shabbat Kodesh

What is the correct order of the berachot in habdalah ceremony? The essential argument about the blessing on the "light". Interesting stuff!

This Mishnah discusses the legal basis and origins of the custom to wash our hands after eating and before saying Birkat Hamazon. Otherwise known as "Mayim Aharonim" - after-waters. Is this still applicable today? What was the ancient custom of dipping one's fingers in salt at the end of the meal? How much of Jewish Law is based on healthy habits and staying away from physical danger...

This Mishnah continues with another disagreement between the schools of Bet Hillel and Bet Shamai. Bet Hillel says you can’t put your napkin on the table, but must leave it on your lap....

Introduction to this Mishnah: The step by step 6 gradations of "Tumah" followed by the the decree of the Rabbis to wash our hands before eating bread

Another argument between Bet Hillel and Bet Shamai with regard to meals.

The first of a few Mishnayot which explain the opinions of Bet Shamai and Bet Hillel with regards to the meal. Which Berachah do we say first - on the wine or on the Shabbat? Learn why Bet Shamai's opinion, although not followed today, had lots of logical reasoning behind it.

When can two groups join together for zimun? Which kind of wine would we not say Bore Peri Hagefen, but Bore Peri Ha'etz instead?