As religious Jews, we know and believe that this world is just a preparation for a better, more fulfilling existence, often referred to as “The World to Come.” Whatever merits we have accrued during our stay in this world will accompany us for the rest of time. Although the soul can no longer earn its own merits once it passes from this world, those left behind can help. Family and friends in this world can generate merit on the soul’s behalf through Torah learning and the performance of mitzvos.
One of the most powerful merits for the departed is the study of Mishnah, the ancient texts that are the foundation of the Oral Law.
In fact, Mishnah study has been universally adopted as a customary practice for those wishing to provide merit for the aliyas neshamah of a loved one.
Yet this area of study is often difficult for the layperson to learn and understand. And those who are capable of Mishnah study often do not have the time to commit to such a project. Thus, this eternal merit is not always utilized, to the detriment of the departed.
Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah was founded specifically with this need in mind. To this end, Chevrah Lomdei Mishnah has assembled a stellar team of serious Torah scholars who have undertaken the mission of studying the Mishnah, from one chapter to a complete order of the Mishnah to the entire Six Orders of Mishnah on behalf of departed souls. Now, the power of Mishnah study is available to all who seek its merits.
Imagine the merits that can be amassed for your loved ones, as well as for yourself and your family, by tapping into the power of Torah learning by dedicated, serious Torah scholars.
Join us in our mission; the zechusim are endless.
“On a mystical level, there is a direct connection of Mishnah to the departed soul. This is derived from the relationship in Hebrew of the terms ‘soul’ (נשמה) and ‘Mishnah’ (משנה), which utilize the same letters transposed. As such, Mishnah study brings about spiritual elevation to the soul.”
“The study of the Six Orders of Mishnah on behalf of the deceased during the first year after passing can save the departed soul from (the punishment of) reincarnation (gilgul).” (Reincarnation is a painful and difficult ordeal for the soul.)
“There is an opinion that one should study one chapter of Mishnah before retiring [each night]. An allusion to this is the commonality of the Hebrew letters of “Mishnah” (משנה) and “neshamah” (נשמה) – soul, albeit in transposed form, indicating that in the merit of Mishnah study, the soul ascends [each night] on High.”
“When parents are alive, a child can honor them physically, while after they have passed away, he gives them spiritual honor. After the Alter of Slabodka, Rav Nosson Tzvi Finkel, zt”l, passed away, he came to his son in a dream and said, ‘Send me packages.’ He was referring to ‘packages’ of Torah and good deeds, saying Kaddish, and learning Mishnayos.”
“A question was posed to the Chafetz Chayim by a family from Kletzk, who were debating whether or not they should incur the extra expense of burying a family member in Israel. The Chafetz Chayim responded that it would be of more benefit to the deceased to use the money to support Torah study, rather than to use it for burial in Israel.”
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