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Immersion and Washing

Each day, before the Kohanim could enter the Azarah, they were required to immerse themselves in a Mikveh. Then they did Kiddush Yadayim V'Raglayim. This involved the washing of the hands and feet with water from the Kiyor. The Kiyor was a copper vessel with ten spouts. Standing next to the spouts, the Kohain would place his hands on his feet and while the water was flowing, he would gently rub his feet with his hands. Optionally, the Kohain could use a vessel containing water from the Kiyor. This was the method used by the Kohain Gadol on Yom Kippur.

Immersion in a Mikveh and Washing Hands and Feet On Yom Kippur, the Kohain Gadol washed his hands and feet (Kiddush) before each time he removed one set of garments and after he donned another set. He changed his garments five times during the day. Thus, he washed his hands and feet ten times during the day. He also immersed himself in a Mikveh during each change of garments for a total of five Tevillos.


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