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Mishnah on the Parasha
Mishnah on the Parsha connects a mishnah to an idea in each week's parsha. It is the audio version of Mishnas Chayim, brought to you by Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah, a network of Torah scholars dedicated to bringing the merits of Mishnah study to the greater Jewish public. Encompassing Mishnah, Gemara, and variety of other services, Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah primarily assists mourners interested in acquiring the merit of Torah study for their loved ones. To learn more visit www.societyformishnahstudy.org or email (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) |
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Mishnas Chayim - Korach: An Episode from The Book of Numbers
In a most remarkable way, the Maharil Diskin explains the events of this week’s parshah through a veritable potpourri of literal, allusive, midrashic, and kabbalistic interpretation, civil and ritual law, and homiletics. Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Shelach: Name Your Price
R’ Yitzchok Zilbershtein (Tuvcha Yabiu, Parshas Shelach) sets forth an important principle in mitzvah observance, which he develops through an uplifting illustration... Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Beha’aloscha: The Treacherous Trio
The pernicious effects of excessive desire are made clear in this week’s parshah.Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Nasso: Everyone’s Blessing
On those periodic occasions when Birkas Kohanim (the priestly blessing) is recited during the Mussaf prayer, a certain excitement permeates the air. Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Shavuot: It’s a Pleasure
Atonement and forgiveness are most often associated with Yom Kippur; Shavuos is known as the day of receiving the Torah. Nevertheless, Chazal tell us that Jews can be pardoned for all of their sins on Shavuos, if they merely accede to one demand... Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Behar-Bechukosai: Acquired Taste
Free-For-All: Imagine that a famous tycoon issues a public announcement. As one of the wealthiest men in the world, he has decided – amidst a spirit of spontaneous magnanimity – to share his wealth with the general public. Read the text version
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Mishnas Chayim - Emor: The Tenth Man
Yehareig or Ya’avor: One of the basic operating principles of mitzvah observance is that preservation of life is paramount. Read the text version
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