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TIMING

1) -

Why are the verses of Birkas Kohanim recited at Minchah of a fast day? In communities in which the Kohanim ascend the Duchan throughout the year (e.g. in Eretz Yisrael), in what circumstances do they bless at Minchah of a fast day?

BIRKAS KOHANIM

2) -

Why is Birkas Kohanim usually omitted at Minchah? What are two aspects of the Mitzvah of Birkas Kohanim?

1. Lecture for Ta'anis 26, by Rabbi Daniel Caplan

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