The term "mishmar"

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  • December 17, 2015 7:28 pm at 7:28 pm #616857
    The Frumguy
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    Does someone know how the word “mishmar” came to mean Thursday night learning (chulent and kugel optional)?

    December 17, 2015 8:47 pm at 8:47 pm #1117465
    Joseph
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    That’s what yeshivas have called it for ages.

    December 17, 2015 9:33 pm at 9:33 pm #1117466
    popa_bar_abba
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    mishmar is a “watch”, and in the people who take a turn standing guard. Idea is you are taking the night watch to learn while everyone else is at work.

    December 17, 2015 10:54 pm at 10:54 pm #1117467
    The Frumguy
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    Joseph: I’m asking for the origin — why have Yeshivas used this term?

    Hey, popa: Who is working at night — bakers, policeman??

    December 18, 2015 12:22 am at 12:22 am #1117468
    popa_bar_abba
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    Most people with non-government jobs earning remotely in the range required to pay tuition if you aren’t a rebbi.

    December 18, 2015 4:58 am at 4:58 am #1117469
    oomis
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    I look at it this way. By learning in Mishmar at night and extending their daily Torah learning, our children are safeguarding the future of klal Yisroel. Sounds like a most apt title for such learning.

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