"Adda
said in the name of Rabbi Simlai: In a synagogue whose attendance
consists entirely of Kohanim, they all ascend the platform to recite the
Blessing. One must wonder about Rabbi Simlai's statement: To whom,
then, is their Blessing addressed, if there is no one else present among
the congregation to receive the Blessing?"
-- Talmud Bavli, Sotah 38b
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Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Mishnah Sotah on the Kohanic Blessing
"How
is the Kohanim's Blessing pronounced? In the provinces, the Kohen
pronounces it as three blessings, but in the Temple he pronounces it as
one blessing. In the Temple, the Kohen pronounces the Name of God as it
is written, but in the provinces he expresses it with its alternative
pronunciation. In the provinces, the Kohanim raise their hands to
should height while reciting the blessing, but in the Temple they raise
their hands above their heads, except the Kohen Gadol, who does not
raise his hands above the tzitz. But Rabbi Yehudah says: Even the Kohen
Gadol raises his hands above the tzitz. We learn that the Kohanim are
required to raise their hands for it is stated: 'And Aaron raised his
hands toward the people and he blessed them' (Leviticus 9:22)."
-- Mishnah, Sotah 7.6
-- Mishnah, Sotah 7.6
Talmud Yerushalmi Berachot on the Kohanic Blessing
"Rabbi
Huna said: Regarding one who is in the presence of the Kohanim when
they impart the three Kohanic blessings in the synagoge - when they
recite the first blessing, he should say the verse 'Bless YHVH, O His
angels, the strong warriors who do His bidding, to obey the voice of His
word' (Psalms 103:20). When they recite the second blessing, he should
say the verse 'Bless YHVH, all His legions, His servants who do His
will' (Psalms 103:21). When they recite the third blessing, he should
say the verse 'Bless YHVH, all His works, in all the places of His
dominion; bless YHVH, O my soul' (Psalms 103:22).
-- Talmud Yerushalmi, Berachot 5a
-- Talmud Yerushalmi, Berachot 5a
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