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Welcome to the Mitzvah Motivators/Mercaz Daf Yomi (MDY)
O’Fishel Mitzvah Motivators
Makkos Incentive Program
kNOw Makkos Now
It’s About The Yomi
Thank you for your interest in joining MDY, the world’s largest Daf Yomi!
Rules
This program is specifically geared toward new Daffers* who are metzuveh in Talmud Torah, ages 9-119**.
In order to qualify for the Know Makkos Now Incentives:
· Apply below.
· Once your application has been approved, you will receive an O'Fishel Mitzvah Mo ID code (ex: FGR123) and be invited to join the Mitzvah Mo MDY Makkos WhatsApp group.
Here's How The Free Romanian Salami Program Works:
The Romanian Free Salami Program Rules are more lenient than our usual Financial Incentive Programs. As long as you learn every daf with MDY and post with a comment on the chat, and are up to date within 36 hours after the last shiur of the Masechta, you will be entitled to a free Romanian salami.
**************** Free shipping anywhere in USA except Chicagoland. ****************
~ The Salami Program is available for anyone who has not participated in a Daf Yomi regimen, completing at least half of a masechta,
since Bava Basra.
~ Maximum 1,000 free salamis will be distributed, but may be increased at the discretion of our good friends at Romanian Kosher.
Here’s How The Financial Incentive Works:
The first 250 participants who sign up and complete every Daf of Makkos according to the Mitzvah Motivator rules with will be sent $250 to the name and address on file within 2 weeks after the Masechta is completed, courtesy of Mitzvah Motivators and our supporters.
Mitzvah Motivator Financial Incentive Program Rules
Please note: The rules to qualify for the financial incentive are very specific. Not complying with even part of them will disqualify the participant from the financial incentive.
· Watch the ENTIRE Daf (from Good Morning, Rabbosai to Have a Wonderful Day) daily with MDY Daf Yomi, from Maseches Makkos 2-24, (April 10 - May 2, 2025, l’minyanam) either in real time or recorded, at regular speed.
· Post that you learned the Daf every day on the Mitzvah Mo MDY Makkos Whatsapp group. Each post must include the following information:
~ Your ID number
~ The Daf number
~ A check mark
~ A comment about the Daf
(ex. FGR0SS101 Daf 12 ✔️It's amazing how the Parsha Hashavua is mentioned in today's Gemara!).
Failure to include any of this information with your daily post will disqualify you from this incentive program.
Generally, on weekdays you must learn and post a comment about the day's Daf that day. See calendar below. (The latest time to post is sunrise in your locale the following day.)
Remember, it's about the Yomi!
For Erev Shabbos and Erev Yom Tov, documentation MUST be posted before candle lighting on Erev Shabbos.
Please note that all Friday Daffim MUST be completed before Shabbos, irrespective of the hours since the Shiur was delivered.
Remember, it's about the Yomi!
For Shabbos and Yom Tov Daffim, documentation must be posted within 36 hours from the conclusion of Shabbos or Yom Tov, Bein Kodesh L'Chol, wherever you find yourself.
Remember, it's about the Yomi!
· Acceptable comments (which are required) include a related question, answer, story, or point to ponder that is indicative of you watching the daf. Stating that you liked the joke, the shiur, etc. do not count; comments must be specific.
· Each Daf and comment must be posted right after watching the Daf. As such, you may not post more than one Daf within 60 minutes.
FAQs:
How do I get a free Gemara?
Sign up at joindafyomi.com.
What should I do if I missed a day, Chalila, due to extenuating circumstances?
All questions about extenuating circumstances or clarifications of rules must be sent to mitzvahmo@gmail.com. While you are waiting for your answer, please continue learning!
(Going on a Chol Hamoed trip to the zoo, travelling to Orlando, visiting Bubby, and waiting in line at the Pizza Shop before or after Yom Tov are NOT acceptable excuses. Being deployed to Gaza without phone service for a week is a valid excuse, but you need to reach out to mitzvahmo@gmail.com.)
O’Fishel Mitzvah Motivators, and its administrators have the final say on this and all issues.
Please do not reach out to our hard-working volunteers privately. All communication should go through mitzvahmo@gmail.com.
How late can I post my learning on Motzei Shabbos / Motzei Yom Tov?
Within 36 hours of the conclusion of Shabbos / Yom Tov in your locale. See calendar below.
What if I don't have Whatsapp access?
You can text your comments to 410-764-FISH, email mitzvahmo@gmail.com, OR call 410-764-DISH and leave a clear message including your ID number, name, Daf # and comment.
Can I post anything besides the comments on this chat?
Sure! Feel free to post:
a) greetings before Shabbos or Yom Tov
b) Simchas in your immediate or greater MDY family
c) Brachos that you had opportunity to make with Kavana
d) Reminders about V'Sain Bracha or a Yaknehaz Candle
e) Stories of Hashgacha Pratis in your life or Niflaos HaBoreh that you witnessed
What can’t I post on the chat?
a) Anything Political
b) Any type of fund raising, regardless of the pressure that you are under.
c) Any advertising
d) Of course, anything negative about a fellow Yid or group of Yidden
The administrators reserve the right to make any decisions and remove any posts which are not in the spirit of the values of Mitzvah Motivators.
Can a father and son or two friends post their learning together?
No. Each post must be separate.
What if I don't make the first 250 signups?
Although we have Boruch Hashem passed the first 250 applicants, if you join by Wednesday (April 2) and start posting the daily Daffim from Sanhedrin with a comment by Motzei Shabbos, in an act of magnanimity (and the historic propensity to recidivism), we will allow you to join too and be eligible for the financial incentive!
Will I be notified if I am disqualified from the financial incentive program by not posting properly or in a timely fashion?
No.
I am already learning Daf Yomi but I really want the salami. Lamah Nigara?
Due to the recent enactment of the Lamah Nigara Act of 2025, if you convince a new Daffer to join MDY, and he completes Makkos, he gets a salami... and you get a salami! Please note that he must mention your name and email address as the referral in his application. Only 1 referral per application.
What if I live in Skokie or Lincolnwood and I qualify for the free salami - will it be shipped to me?
No. That is considered Chicagoland. You can pick up your salami from Romanian Kosher - 8040 N Ridgeway, Chicagoland
What if I don't live in the USA and I qualify for the free salami?
Participants out of the contiguous United States may choose a USA address to have their salamis shipped to.
What if I don't qualify for the program but I want the MDY Edition Romanian Salami?
They will be available for purchase after the Masechta is completed on iwantromanian.com!
But I don't want to wait until after the Masechta!
Then you can order a non-MDY salami, or other great items, from iwantromanian.com.
May one contribute to the program?
Sure! Each $250 contributed toward the program helps to sponsor one Daffer learning an entire Masechta. Higher and lower amounts are both accepted and appreciated! Email mitzvahmo@gmail.com
Is this incentive program for real? Is it new? What geographic areas are eligible?
The incentives are real, and the benefits of learning Daf Yomi go way beyond any financial gain!
This program has been successfully implemented for over 3 years nationwide (Make Rosh Hashana Sweeter, Kesubos Commitments, Own Bava Kama, Capital Region Bava Metziah Program and Get Your Head In SanHEDrin) and for Chayalim all over Eretz Yisrael. We are proud that many new Daffers who joined for the incentive are continuing to learn Daf Yomi l'shma!
There are no geographic limitations to this program.
Join Now For A Life Changing Experience!
Happy Daffing!
kNOw Makkos Team:
Romanian Kosher M. Aschkenasy E. Hefter Y. Klein
S. Wasserman J. Mirkin S. Rosenberg T. Shear
L. Liebes J. Staiman N. Cognito B. Rudnick A. Nudnick
F. Gross S. Gross SC Gross
Special thanks to R’ Eli Stefansky and the MDY team, who make this all possible!
* We define a ‘new daffer’ for financial incentive program as one who has not learned or listened to 50% or more of a masechta as part of ANY Daf Yomi regimen since Brachos 2020.
** If you turned 120 today, you will be completing the masechta in the Yeshiva Shel Maalah. By the way, make the most of your day!
