The mitzvah of sanctifying the Kohen The mitzvah of sanctifying the Kohen The commandment to sanctify the progeny of Ahron (Hebrew "מצוות קידוש זרעו של אהרן") is a commandment based in the Hebrew Bible, and developed in rabbinical teaching that requires believers in Judaism to sanctify their priests ("kohanim") in various ways. These include assisting him to abstain from any prohibitions in the Law that apply to him, and by affording him first rights in areas relating to holiness and the service of God. In the enumeration of Maimonides this is the 32nd positive commandment of the Law. In Hebrew the commandment is literally known as
Judaism and Rastafarianism days of the vow of his separation there shall no razor come upon his head: until the days be fulfilled, in the which he spareth himself unto the Lord, he shall be holy, and shall let the locks of the hair of his head grow." This explains the long sideburns and beards of religious Jews as well as the dreadlocks associated with observant Rastafarians. Judaism and Rastafarianism Aside from a mutual belief in the Old Testament, Judaism and Rastafarianism closely align in essence, tradition and heritage. However, the philosophy behind many customs is what truly differentiates the two religions. There