Kohanim

Endless blessing (Korach)

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: The tribe of Levi was dedicated to fostering spiritual aspirations of the Jewish people, not only Temple tasks.

When kohanim offer their blessing, they must clear their minds and focus solely on being a channel through whom the blessing flows.

The essence of the kohanic personality is to be responsible for the nation, overriding his personal interests.

Israel's first Chief Rabbi: Kohanim are not meant to be intermediaries to God, but to enable immediacy to God.

Judaism, which always is a meritocracy, nevertheless, creates an aristocracy in the priesthood of Aaron and his descendants.

The shocking discovery and the creative solution.

What question was the farmer answering as he stood before the priests ( Kohanim) with his first fruit offering?

Just as the kohanim must sanctify themselves for their service, so every professional should strive to contribute his utmost to his field.

In this week's Torah portion the Kohanim are told not to become ritually unclean and the Sages interpret it as a commandment to all Israel.

Torah from Israel's first Chief Rabbi, iconic leader of Religious Zionism: "We honor the kohen for his potential."

ZAKA organization establishes unit of Kohanim to respond in case of future terror attacks on Mount.

New flight paths due to maintenance work at Ben Gurion airport cause problems for kohanim as they pass over cemeteries in central region.

During maintenance work on road to Shimon Hatzadik's tomb, ancient burial caves were discovered, rendering the road inaccessible to kohanim.

The Temple Institute, dedicated to reestablishing the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, announces school for training Kohanim.

Temple Institute launches historic new program to register eligible members of priesthood, to prepare for return of service in Holy Temple.