kohen

Advertisement

Pronounced koe-HAIN, also KOE-hen, Origin: Hebrew, a descendant of the sons of Aaron who served as priests in the Temple in Jerusalem.

Advertisement

Discover More

Avodah Zarah 5

Golden calf, silver linings.

Avodah Zarah 4

Praying for idolaters.

Yom Kippur 2025

In 2025, Yom Kippur begins at sundown on Wednesday, Oct. 1 and ends at sundown on Thursday, Oct. 2.