Bringing Another Jew Close and the Cohen Gadol’s Garments

To bring another Jew close to HaShem, one must enter inside one’s soul, by removing one’s “golden garments” (not feeling one’s own honor) and dress in plain white linen.

Rashi’s views on the Cohen Gadol’s clothes on Yom Kippur:

• White garments associated with the location of the service – Holy of Holies
• Gold garments not worn there since has negative connotations

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