A red heifer was born in northern Israel, but an ear tag attached shortly after birth may have rendered it blemished. The National Institute for Red Heifer removed the tag after eight days; a rabbinical court must now rule on the calf's fitness.
A red heifer, a rare breed required for Temple purification rituals according to Jewish law, was born in northern Israel amid the ongoing war. However, shortly after birth, a farm worker attached an identification tag to its ear, which constitutes a blemish that may disqualify the animal. The National Institute for Red Heifer discovered the calf after eight days and removed the tag. A rabbinical court associated with the institute must now decide whether the heifer remains fit for use once the wound heals.
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