Immersion in the 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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