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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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Redirecting Wrath
Mishnas Chayim for Parshas Beshalach - One of the interesting – and sobering – phenomena that we find in Torah literature is the notion of “co-opting” anger. There are instances in which a certain individual incurs Divine Wrath, but someone else comes along and (deservedly) becomes the target.s. Read the text version |
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Recipe for Redemption
Mishnas Chayim for Parshas Bo - The notion of a Pesach Seder emerges from the mitzvos delineated in this week’s parshah: the bringing and consumption of the Pesach offering; matzah; marror; and the mitzvah of retelling the events surrounding the Exodus. Read the text version |
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Earthly Matters
Mishnas Chayim for Parshas Va'eira - Kinnim (lice) – one of the makkos (plagues) inflicted upon the Egyptians – tends to be somewhat “under-rated” in the minds of some people. While no doubt uncomfortable, the notion of lice infestation may appear somewhat benign when compared with such afflictions as blood or packs of attacking animals. Read the text version |
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Pharaoh the Pernicious
Mishnas Chayim for Parshas Shemos - On a Low Note: At first glance, something very peculiar occurs towards the beginning of the Pesach Seder. Referring to the operative mitzvah of sippur yetzias Mitzrayim (relating the story of the Exodus), the Mishnah in Pesachim (10:4) states... Read the text version |
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A Grave Matter
Mishnas Chayim for Parshas Vayechi - Do niftarim (the deceased) feel pain? This is neither an inconsequential nor simple question. The issue is the focus of much debate and has some far-reaching ramifications. Furthermore, as we shall see, the matter has its roots in this week’s parshah. Read the text version |
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Secret to Survival
Mishnas Chayim for Parshas Vayigash - Ya’akov Avinu was finally on his way to be reunited with his beloved son, Yosef, who was residing – and reigning – in the Land of Mitzrayim (Egypt). As much as he anticipated the meeting, however, Ya’akov was still afraid of leaving his homeland. Read the text version |
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The Menorah and The Sukkah
Mishnas Chayim for Parshas Mikeitz & Chanukah - Last week we discussed the famous question posed by the Beis Yosef concerning the duration of the Yom Tov of Chanukah. True, the oil burned for eight days, but only seven of those days seem to have comprised the miracle, as the kohanim started out with enough oil to last one full day. Why, then, does the festival last a full eight days instead of the seven that correspond to the miracle? Read the text version |
