The death of Aharon was very traumatic for the Jewish people. The Torah tells us that when Aharon died, the entire nation, both men and women, mourned for him. When Moshe died, it was primarily the men who mourned for him.

Aharon had a very loving personality. This was part of the nature of the Kohanim, that they were lovers of peace. This is why the daily priestly blessing ends with the word, “Shalom.”

The bar was set........

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