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Birkat Cohanim

Birkat HaCohanim, the Priestly Blessing, is recited by descendants of the priestly line in synagogue services across the Jewish world. A mass version takes place at the Western Wall twice a year during the pilgrimage festivals, and is the subject of the post here, written from the crowd as thousands of cohanim raised their hands together.

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Centre · Jerusalem

The Priestly Blessing (Birkat HaCohanim) at the Western Wall

The unified Priestly Blessing (Birkat HaCohanim) at the Western Wall: a personal reflection on the service that takes place twice a year, when hundreds of cohanim recite a blessing dating back to the First Temple.

Apr 2016 · 4 minute read

Birkat Cohanim Diaspora First Temple Israel Museum

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