- Kohen - Wikipedia
Kohen is a status that traditionally refers to men, passed from father to son However, a bat kohen (the daughter of a priest) holds a special status in the Hebrew Bible and rabbinical texts
- 14 Facts about Kohanim—the Priestly Clan - Chabad. org
In Hebrew a Kohen (plural Kohanim) is a priest, leader, or ruler In Judaism, Kohanim are the priestly clan, who are honored with certain tasks, responsibilities and privileges
- What Are Kohanim, or Jewish Priests? | My Jewish Learning
kohen (also spelled cohen or kohan) is a descendant of the sons of Aaron who served as priests in the Temple in Jerusalem Traditionally, kohanim (the plural of kohen) get special honors in synagogue, but also are subject to certain restrictions
- Who is a Jew? Who is a Kohen? - JNS. org
Who is a Kohen, a Jewish priest? Technically speaking, of course, the Kohen is a member of the priestly tribe of Israel descended from Moses’s brother Aaron and Aaron’s sons—the first Kohanim Today, scientists claim to be able to detect the “Kohen gene” in those descendants’ DNA
- Kohen - Name Meaning and Origin
The name Kohen is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "kohen," meaning "priest " In Jewish tradition, a Kohen is a male descendant of Aaron, the brother of Moses, and is believed to have special religious duties and privileges
- Kohen (Cohen) - New World Encyclopedia
A kohen (or cohen, Hebrew: כּהן, "priest;" pl: kohanim) is a Jewish priest, a direct male descendant of the Biblical Aaron, brother of Moses Kohanim are distinct from but related to Levites, who also served in a priestly capacity, or as the assistants to the kohanim
- Cohen | Jewish Priesthood, Priestly Lineage History | Britannica
In Old Testament times the Hebrew high priest (kohen gadol) headed a priestly hierarchy in Jerusalem He had many privileges but was also bound by numerous restrictions
- Kohen - Jewish English Lexicon
Today, a Kohen is preferred for the first aliyah of a Torah reading, traditionally should not enter a cemetery (unless for the funeral of an immediate family member) or marry a divorcée, and they can perform the Priestly Blessing (duchen)
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