What is a Blessing?

Being a Cohen or priest in the family tradition of the sons of Yisrael, or what is commonly referred to as Judaism, blessings are a favorite topic of mine.  Back when I lived in Jerusalem, orthodox Jews, when they found out I was a Cohen, would ask my to bless them.  Also, every day, during the morning prayers, the Cohanim would bless the congregation.  And at the Kotel (the western wall), during the week of Pesach (Passover) and Succot, hundreds … Continue reading