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The Torah study is dedicatedin the memory of
R' Yosef ben Yaakov
Among the later halachic authorities, including contemporary authorities, we sense discomfort with the custom as noted by the Rema, and find an attempt to offer a reasonable explanation for the failure to fulfill the mitzvah of the priestly blessing in Chutz la-Aretz. (In fact, the Aruch Hashulchan [128:64] says that some have written that it is a bad minhag to do away with this biblical commandment on a daily basis and that several Gedolim attempted to reinstitute it, but to no avail. Ed.)
The Shela haKadosh (1558 - 1628) writes that the Jews of Chutz la-Aretz are blessed through the priestly blessing given in Israel. Some contemporary halachic authorities suggest that it is appropriate for Jews outside Israel to specifically request of a Kohain in Israel to have them in mind when delivering the priestly blessing.
This mitzva is just another example not only of the primacy of Eretz Yisrael, but also of its influence on Jewish communities outside Israel as well.
“Do Not Disregard the Practices of One’s Mother”
Ideas from 5704 (1944) – Harav Shaul Yisraeli – from Siach Shaul, p. 368-9
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The Blessing of Love
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