The kohen shall take cedar wood and hyssop[2] Why those? This one is easy. Gaavah lurks behind all tumah in the world, particularly tumas meis. Hyssop – as a low, unpretentious plant – is the symbol of humility. It is therefore a key antidote to all tumah. Think about it. It all started with Adam’s […]
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