Learn to sing Mareh Kohen
This prayer describes the glorious sight of the Kohen Gadol, the High Priest, emerging victoriously from the Holy of Holies in the Temple, after finishing the heart of the Yom Kippur service.
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Emet ma nehdar Haya Koeh Gadol Betzeito mibeit Kodshe Kodashim Beshalom, b'li fega
K'ohel hanimtach bedarei maalah Mareh Kohen Kivrakim hayotzim mziv hachayot Mareh Kohen K'godel gedilim b'arba ketzavot Mareh Kohen Kidmut hakeshet betokh he'anan Mareh Kohen ... (more text in Yom Kippur prayerbook) |
How glorious was the appearance of the high priest, when he came forth safe from the Holy of Holies! Like the expanded canopy of heaven was the appearance of the Kohen Like the lightning that emanates from the splendor of the divine beings was the appearance of the Kohen Like the blue thread in the fringes of the four corners of the garments was the appearance of the Kohen Light the image of the rainbow formed in the clouds was the appearance of the Kohen |
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