A red heifer born in northern Israel had an ear tag attached shortly after birth, potentially blemishing the animal. The National Institute for Red Heifer removed the tag after eight days; a rabbinical court must now decide whether the calf is fit for the Temple ritual.
A red heifer — a rare, unblemished cow required for the Temple purification ritual — was born in northern Israel during the ongoing war, according to the National Institute for Red Heifer. Shortly after birth, a farm worker attached an ear tag, which Jewish law generally considers a blemish (mum) that disqualifies a red heifer. The institute discovered the tag eight days later and removed it. A rabbinical court (beit midrash) established by the institute must now rule on whether the calf is still ritually fit. As The Zioneer reported earlier tonight, the same calf was initially noted as potentially blemished; this follow-up indicates the removal and the pending rabbinic decision. The outcome may take time, as the hole where the tag was must heal before a final ruling can be reached.
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