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By Aryeh Savir, Tazpit News Agency
Why is this Passover different from all other Passovers?
Leonard Cohen passed away this week at age 82.
On Wednesday morning, there was a mass Birkat HaCohanim (Priestly Blessing) during the morning prayers, where the Cohanim (priestly caste) blessed the people. I've never seen so many selfies and photos in the middle of Birkat HaCohanim!
Rabbi Fohrman delves deeper into the Priestly Blessing and its relevant lessons
By Shalom Bear
On Sunday morning, the traditional Birkat Cohanim, Blessing of the Priests, was held in the Kotel courtyard. The Kotel was packed.
If the Women of the Wall want equality with men, why don’t they try to perform the Priestly Blessing at the Western Wall? Do tribal distinctions contradict “equality?” If so, who needs a Reform "rabbi?"
June 26, 2026 
