Birkat Cohanim
Aaron and his descendants, the kohanim, were commanded to bless the Jewish people with three special blessings:
“Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying: This is how you must bless the Israelites. Say to them:
May God bless you and watch over you.
May God’s Presence enlighten you and bestow grace to you.
May God lift His face toward you and grant you peace.” (Num. 6:23-26)
The third blessing in particular needs clarification. What does it mean when it says: יִשָּׂא ה’ פָּנָיו אֵלֶיךָ — that God will “lift His face toward you”?
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