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Welcome to the Mitzvah Motivators/Mercaz Daf Yomi (MDY)
O’Fishel Mitzvah Motivators
Avodah Zarah*** Incentive Program
It’s About The Yomi
This Summer, Do Avodah Zarah*** Like You've Never Done Before
With R' Eli Stefansky
Thank you for your interest in joining MDY, the world’s largest Daf Yomi!
Rules
This program is specifically geared toward new Daffers.* Men and Boys, ages 9-119**
In order to qualify for the Avodah Zarah*** Incentive:
· 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 Avodah Zarah WhatsApp group.
To guarantee your incentive spot, you MUST start posting TODAY with today's Daf!
Visit mercazdafyomi.com to see today's shiur.
Here’s How The Financial Incentive Works:
The first participants who sign up, begin learning Daf Yomi with that day's daf in Shavuos, and complete every Daf of Avodah Zarah according to the Mitzvah Motivator rules with will be sent $250 to the name and American address on file, courtesy of Mitzvah Motivators and our generous benefactors.
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 may 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 Avodah Zarah 2-76, (June 20 - September 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 Avodah Zarah Whatsapp group. Each post must include the following information:
~ Your ID number
~ The Daf number
~ A check mark
~ A comment about the Daf
(ex. FGR101 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.
On weekdays, you must learn and post a comment about the day's Daf that day. (The latest time to post is sunrise in your locale the following day.)
Remember, it's about the Yomi!
For Friday's Daf, documentation MUST be posted by Motzei Shabbos.
For Shabbos's Daf, documentation must be posted by Sunday night.
Remember, it's about the Yomi!
· Acceptable comments (which are required) include a related question, answer to someone's question, lesson learned from one of R' Eli's Maaseh SheKimat Haya or joke, 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.
It is not the responsibility of Mitzvah Motivators to notify you if and when you fall behind.
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?
While you are waiting for your answer, please continue learning!
All questions about extenuating circumstances or clarifications of rules must be sent to mitzvahmo@gmail.com.
(Going on a camp trip and going on vacation 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 must go through mitzvahmo@gmail.com.
How late can I post my learning for Shabbos's Daf?
Within 36 hours of the conclusion of Shabbos / Yom Tov in your locale.
What do we do about Daf 45 and 46 (Shabbos Erev Tisha B'Av and Tisha B'Av)?
B'mhaira Yibaneh Bais Hamikdash and there will be no learning restrictions on Tisha B'Av, and the Shiur will be in Yerushalayim Hab'nuya!
However, if Chalila we are not zoche this year, those Daffim must be watched and posted by Monday night, August 4.
What if I don't have access to Whatsapp?
Ashrecha! 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
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.
Will I be notified if I am disqualified from the financial incentive program by not posting properly or in a timely fashion?
No.
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, Get Your Head In SanHEDrin, and kNOw Makkos Now,) and for Chayalim all over Eretz Yisrael. We are proud that many new Daffers who joined for the incentive are continuing to learn daily l'shma!
There are no geographic limitations to this program, but the cash incentive can only be sent to an American address.
Join Now For A Life Changing Experience!
Happy Daffing!
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!
*** Masechta Avodah Zarah
