Can a Kohen touch the remains of an animal?

by Rabbi Naftali Silberberg

Library » Jewish Identity » Kohains and Levites » The Holy Tribe | Subscribe | What is RSS? PRINT EMAIL COMMENT There are many sorts of Biblical and rabbinic ritual impurities. The Kohen is specifically prohibited from contracting the impurity emitted by a human corpse. All other impurities – such as the minor impurity emitted by a dead animal – are not included in the prohibition. ADD A COMMENT Please email me when new comments are posted (you must be  logged in). Email to a friend Post a comment cancel Loading...