Garments of the Kohen Gadol

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  1. Sanctity and Service

    Rabbi Meir Spiegelman

    What is the significance of the differences between the garments worn by the regular Cohen and the clothing adorned by the High Priest? What exactly is the job of the regular priest? Is he permitted to work inside the Mishkan? The plain meaning of the text seems to indicate that the regular Cohen is prohibited from working inside the Mishkan; why then did they work there nonetheless?

  2. Bigdei Kehuna

    Rabbi Alex Israel | 39 minutes

    Our parasha describes the garments of the Kohen Gadol in great detail. What is the purpose for these beautiful clothes? Is it to increase honour for the position in the eyes of the people? Is there deeper significance? Looking at the various items involved, we explore the symbolism of these garments and their connection to memory and the Divine encounter.

  3. Holy Garments

    Rabbi Chanoch Waxman

    Rather than detailing the role and function of the priests in the Mishkan, a topic that briefly surfaces at the very beginning of Parashat Tetzave, the Torah focuses solely on the priests' attire. While outfitting the priests in honorable and beautiful garments is clearly important for the status of the sanctuary and the public perception of the priests, one wonders why the Torah describes the garments in such great detail and at such length. An analysis of the description of the high priest’s clothing allows us to gain a deep understanding into the function of the high priest- as a bridge between God and Israel.  As his garments indicate, he serves to elevate Israel and atone for their sins, to repair and maintain the God-Israel relation.

  4. The High Priest's Holy Clothes

    Rabbi Chanoch Waxman | 38 minutes

    Why does the Torah provide such extensive detail about the priestly garments? This shiur examines the symbolism of the various components of the high priest’s apparel, and explores differences relating to other priests, including the mysterious group at the Revelation at Sinai. What emerges is the purpose of the priests and the task of the High priest to transform his body into a device to atone for the people of Israel.

     

    In memory of Nissan Ben Miriam Marjum Z"l

     

     

     

  5. For Whom Do the Bells Toll?

    Rabbanit Dr. Michal Tikochinsky