This beautifully-designed edition of the Mishna features the brilliant commentary and encyclopedic notes by the prolific Rabbi Adin Even-Israel Steinsaltz. Based on Rabbi Steinsaltz's lifelong mission to make Torah study accessible to all, theoverall goal of this new series is to facilitate comprehension of the mishnayot for students of all backgrounds and ages.

It features a number of educational aids including:

• A brief introduction to each chapter

• Mishna text laid out in clear Koren font

• Insights into the text by Rabbi Steinsaltz

• Conceptual themes run along the margin

• Sources fully cited with appendix that provides historical background to each author

• Background information on the development of the halakha and its application today

•Themes and concepts of each mishna with explanatory notes on archeology, botany, geography, history and zoology

• Color photos, illustrations, diagrams, charts, and much more.

The Koren Mishna is an extremely valuable resource for students and schools.