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Question 3.11:
What are the Orders of the Mishna?

The orders of the Mishna are as follows:

1. First Order: Zeraim (Seeds). 11 tractates. This order deals with agricultural laws and prayers

2. Second Order: Mo'ed (Festival Days). 12 tractates. This order pertains to the laws of the Sabbath and the Festivals.

3. Third Order: Nashim (Women). 7 tractates. This order concerns marriage and divorce.

4. Fourth Order: Neziqin (Damages). 10 tractates. This order deals with civil and criminal law.

5. Fifth Order: Qodashim (Holy Things). 11 tractates. This order involves sacrificial rites, the Temple, and the dietary laws.

6. Sixth order: Toharot (Purity). 12 tractates. This order pertains to ritual and the laws of ritual purity (including family purity.)

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