Tzitz

Tzitz

The Tzitz was the golden crown or tiara worn by the Kohen Gadol (Jewish High Priest) whenever he would minister in the Mishkan (Tabernacle) or the Temple in Jerusalem.

The mitzvah (commandment) regarding the Tzitz is found in refers to the Tzitz as the "holy crown".

According to the Talmud, the wearing of the tzitz atoned for the sin of arrogance on the part of the Children of Israel. [Babylonian Talmud, "Zevachim" 88:B]

ee also

*Tetzaveh
*Michnasayim
*Ketonet
*Avnet (kohen)
*Mitznefet
*Me'il
*Ephod
*Hoshen

References

External links

* [http://www.templeinstitute.org/vessels_gallery_15.htm The Crown] copy of the Tzitz made by The Temple Institute in Jerusalem


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