What Is a Jewish 'Priest'? Three 'Cohens' Explain

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What Is a Jewish 'Priest'? Three 'Cohens' Explain

The Cohen tribe has special status in Judaism. But what does it mean today?

Three "Cohens" join Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel to tell how their personal lives are affected by being a part of the priestly tribe. Rabbi Shlomo Katz, musician Eliezer Botzer and Israel peace activist Yehuda Hakohen talk about the familial connection they feel to other priests, even when they don't know them personally. What is the meaning of the "Spock hand" gesture they make when giving the Aharonic blessing? And why can't we look directly at them when we receive their blessing?