Clothing of the Kohen Gadol

Clothing of the Kohen Gadol

Points debated by Rashi & Rambam

RASHIRAMBAMIf Urim v’Tumim is lacking, the Choshen is not invalidatedIf Urim v’Tumim is lacking, the Choshen is invalidatedWhen asking a question from the Choshen, the Cohen Gadol looks at the Urim v’TumimWhen asking a question from the Choshen, the Cohen Gadol looks at the Holy ArkCohen Gadol puts on the Aifod and ties its Sash before attaching the ChoshenCohen Gadol puts on the Aifod without tying its Sash, attaches the Choshen, and then ties the SashTop of Aifod does not reach the Cohen Gadol’s elbowsTop of Aifod does reach the Cohen Gadol’s elbowsNames of tribes on Shoham stones according to the order of their birthNames of tribes on Shoham stones according to their mothers
ItemAtones ForPreventative MeasureInsightחשן משפט
Breastplate
429 + 358 (+2) = 789עוות דין
Distortion of justiceשרודף צדקה
That Pursues Justice
199+590 = 789G-dly revelationאפוד
Ephod - (apron) 91עבודה זרה
idol worshipAngel מלאך
Amen (Faith) אמןRashi - a function of extra modesty; Rambam as a garment of ornamentationמעיל
robeלשון הרע
Derogatory / slanderous speechפה הגון
Proper Speech
64+85 (+1) = 150The Robe has bells that makes noises; the Cohen HaGadol represents all Jews, including Baalei Teshuvah (noisy service)כתנת
Tunicשפיכת דמים
bloodshedממנה לב שקט בארץ
from it a quiet heart in the land
293+409+32+135 (+1) = 870(outside of Israel the tendency for murder is greater) “armor”מצנפת
Turbanגאוה
haughtinessרוחו יהי' שפל
he will have a humble spirit
410+30+220 = 660Worn on top of the headאבנט
Sashהרהור הלב
improper thoughtscontemplate them הוגה בם (words of Torah)
42+19 (+2) = 62speak in them (words of Torah) contemplate it (Torah) day & night
Unique - no specific function; positive notion of a general readiness, by being nullified, to perform G-d’s service (possibly the reason to wear a gartel)מכנסים
pantsגילוי עריות
forbidden relationsטהרה
Spiritual Purity
219 (+1) = 220Worn underneath; not seenציץ
Forehead-plate
190 (+1) = 191עזות מצח
chutzpahמכבד כלל אדם
honoring every person
45+80+66 = 191The words on the Tzitz were on one or two lines? Do not relay on eye-witness testimony; probably not the real item (like the menorah)