Content and purpose thumb|Mishna study, Pinsk 1924 The Mishnah teaches the oral traditions by example, presenting actual cases being brought to judgment, usually along with (i) the debate on the matter, and (ii) the judgment that was given by a notable rabbi based on halakha, mitzvot, and spirit of the teaching ("Torah") that guided his decision.
Content and purpose thumb|Mishna study, Pinsk 1924 The Mishnah teaches the oral traditions by example, presenting actual cases being brought to judgment usually along with (i) the debate on the matter, and (ii) the judgment that was given by a notable rabbi based, on halakha, mitzvot, and spirit of the teaching ("Torah") that guided his decision.