On today’s pages, Bekhorot 42 and 43, the rabbis discuss physical blemishes that disqualify priests from serving in the Temple, including some surprisingly specific descriptions of misshapen heads. Liel explores the reasoning behind these seemingly harsh restrictions and discovers a remarkable teaching about how familiarity changes the way we see others. Can getting to know someone help us look beyond their physical differences? Listen and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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