Rav Zachariash’s weekly blog on the parsha
Out of Service
“(The Kohein Gadol) may not defile himself for any deceased person, including his father and mother” (Vayikra 21:11) The Torah tells us in this week’s parsha that the Kohen Gadol is not permitted to contaminate himself by participating in the funeral of his brothers, sisters or even his parents, because he is in the service [...]
