LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: Judaism’s Priestly Blessing (The Aaronic Benediction) – Rabbi Michael Skobac
The “Birchat Cohanim” – Priestly Blessing, is one of the few rituals practiced in the Tabernacle and Holy Temple that are still practiced today. This blessing is also sometimes referred to as the Aaronic Benediction and is probably the oldest ongoing ritual blessing recited in the world today.
The source of this blessing, that is relayed to Israel through the Priestly descendants of Aaron, is found in the book of Numbers, chapter 6 verses 24-26.
May God bless you and guard you.
May God shine His countenance upon you and be gracious to you.
May God turn His countenance toward you and grant you peace.
When this blessing is recited by Cohanim (Priests), they hold their hands up with their fingers spread apart to form lattices.
In this video, Rabbi Michael Skobac discusses this ancient ritual, how it is performed and what its meaning and significance is.
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