Shemini II

“Do not drink intoxicating wine... when you come into the Tabernacle...” —Shemini 10:9

An intoxicated kohen (priest) may not serve in the Sanctuary. A kohen, therefore, was forbidden to drink wine on those days that he had to serve in the Sanctuary.

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Author: Rabbi J. Immanuel Schochet

Keywords: Kohen, Priest, Priests, Drunkeness, Drunkenness, Wine, Alcohol, Sabbath's day journey

Bible reference(s): Leviticus 10:9

Source: Living with Moshiach, Kehot Publication Society.

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