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Shoel U’meishiv introduction
The original print of Shoel U’meishiv contains an introduction by the author where he indicates that shevet levi has a unique and extensive connection to torah instruction. Unfortunatly, this valuable intro was left out of a few print edtions, so we would like to present it here; -רוב מבארי השולחן ערוך היו הכהנים הלוים בעלי…
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Foregoing kehuna privileges
Foregoing kehuna privileges also known as כהן שמחל על כבודו -כבודו מחול, is a familiar concept in halacha. Although a kohen may not absolve himself of the torah restrictions placed on kohanim (such as marrying a divorcee or becoming tamei to the dead etc.), he may choose to forego one or all of the kehuna…
Maharam of Rothenburg on Zeroa, Lechayayim and Keiva Outside the Land of Israel
Igud HaKohanim Source Translation Maharam of Rothenburg on Zeroa, Lechayayim and Keiva Outside the Land of Israel Responsum concerning the Torah gifts of the foreleg, cheeks, and abomasum — זרוע לחיים וקיבה About This Translation The text below is an English translation of the original Hebrew responsum of Rabbi Meir of Rothenburg — the Maharam…
How Should a Kohen Eat the Cheek Meat?
Gifts of the Kehuna How Should a Kohen Eat the Cheek Meat? The Torah gives the foreleg, cheeks, and abomasum to the Kohen. What is the preferred manner in which these gifts should be eaten? Continue the study in our sefer See our publication devoted to this important commandment and its practical Torah framework. View…
Why Does Tzara’at Occur? The Causes of Nega’im in Chazal
The Torah’s treatment of tzara’at is unlike the treatment of an ordinary physical condition. A visible nega may appear on a person’s skin, clothing, or home, yet its Torah status is determined specifically by a Kohen. Chazal and the classical commentaries describe these afflictions as carrying a message—one that calls upon the affected person to…

