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Can Women Give the Priestly Blessing?
43 minutes Posted Feb 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm.
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The priestly blessing (Birkat Kohanim) is a powerful moment in Jewish communal prayer. Traditionally performed by kohanim, it raises important questions about lineage, ritual roles, and gender equality. Can women offer this blessing to their communities? How can we think about this ritual in a gender egalitarian context? Source sheet: https://voices.sefaria.org/sheets/710207 Have a question you'd like answered on Responsa Radio? Email us at [email protected] Music featured in this episode: D...