Benedict Roth

The Daily Mishnah with Benedict

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The Mishnah is probably the greatest and the most important Jewish book ever written. We are following a global study cycle with the aim of studying all of it, the entire Mishnah, by January 2028. Running five days/week, we cover between two and four Mishnayot on every episode. For source sheets and materials, visit www.thedailymishnah.com.

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Benedict Roth

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Bava Kama 10:9-10 20.01.2026 9:22

What does it take to be a truly holy person? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 10:7-8 19.01.2026 7:24

What if the thief can't remember whether he brought back the stolen object? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 10:5-6 16.01.2026 7:44

If a thief is robbed by another thief, does he still need to repay? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 10:3-4 15.01.2026 10:58

Returning stolen property? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 10:1-2 14.01.2026 14:45

Can we accept charity from criminal funds? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 9:11-12 13.01.2026 14:17

Theft from a convert! What if the thief dies? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 9:9-10 12.01.2026 8:58

Family theft? And financial engineering! For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 9:7-8 09.01.2026 10:22

The thief needs to confess before paying the penalty! For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 9:6-7 08.01.2026 10:03

Is fraud a "theft"? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 9:4-5 07.01.2026 12:30

How far must we travel to return a stolen object? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 9:2-3 06.01.2026 13:54

Is it possible to own a human being? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 9:1 05.01.2026 8:10

Theft or breach of trust? We need to restore the value of the stolen object before bringing the guilt-offering. For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 8:7 02.01.2026 9:50

Payment is not enough! If we hurt someone, we need to reach out! For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 8:6 01.01.2026 15:02

Is there a price for dignity? And do different people have different prices? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 8:2-5 31.12.2025 12:11

Personal injury to a minor? Or someone without mental capacity? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 8:1 30.12.2025 14:01

Personal injury! An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 6:5-6 29.12.2025 14:22

Your Hanukkah light, standing on the street, causes a passing wagon to catch fire! Are you responsible? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 6:4 26.12.2025 10:43

Fire! Fire! For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 6:3 25.12.2025 6:50

If you stack your wheat in a neighbour's field and his cattle eat it, who's responsible? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 6:1-2 24.12.2025 11:00

Limits of reasonable responsibility? Even for criminals? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 7:7 23.12.2025 13:00

Why shouldn't Jews raise pigs? We're allowed to raise camels and rabbits! For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 7:5-6 22.12.2025 9:53

Sometimes, the thief needs to take legal possession of the stolen object to be liable for full damages! For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 7:3-4 19.12.2025 13:23

When does a thief get away without paying aggravated damages? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 7:1-2 18.12.2025 13:28

When does a thief pay four times aggravated damages and when only twice? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com

Bava Kama 5:6-7 17.12.2025 13:03

Why does the text always talk about oxen and donkeys when we generalise to broader issues today? For the source sheet, look here: https://tinyurl.com/MishnatBavaKama For other resources go to https://www.thedailymishnah.com