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How One of Judaism’s Oldest Prayers Is Meant to Turn People into Conduits for Divine Love
The priestly benediction.
This week’s Torah reading of Naso includes what might be Judaism’s oldest prayer (Numbers 6:22-27): the priestly benediction, which for many Jews is still part of the liturgy, and is also incorporated in the blessing parents give children on the Sabbath eve. Consisting of three simple verses, it is to be delivered by the kohanim—the priestly descendants of Aaron—to the people. Yitz Greenberg explains its significance:
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How One of Judaism’s Oldest Prayers Is Meant to Turn People into Conduits for Divine Love
The priestly benediction.