In this week’s parsha, Pekudei, we come across an interesting verse. וַיַּ֛עַשׂ אֶת־מְעִ֥יל הָאֵפֹ֖ד מַעֲשֵׂ֣ה אֹרֵ֑ג כְּלִ֖יל תְּכֵֽלֶת׃ He made the robe (worn under) the apron entirely of turquoise wool, through a professional weaver. וּפִֽי־הַמְּעִ֥יל בְּתוֹכ֖וֹ כְּפִ֣י תַחְרָ֑א שָׂפָ֥ה לְפִ֛יו סָבִ֖יב
I think this is a very astute point. Beyond just being a blessing to live in times of peace - we do see - specifically regarding the Kohen Gadol that even in times of distress he himself is forbidden to express sorrow publicly. When Aharon's two sons die he is specifically told "ubigdeichem al tifromu" - again - no tearing of a garment as a sign of agony and sorrow.
To your point- Yes, but the reason I didn't include that in my writeup is because of the word בגד being used rather than מעיל. It's also unclear whether the Kohanim are not allowed to tear *any clothing* they might be wearing or if this is a specific reference to the Bigdei Kehunah. So I don't yet think it's as compelling a proof as the others. That having been said, I do understand why you referenced it! :)
I think this is a very astute point. Beyond just being a blessing to live in times of peace - we do see - specifically regarding the Kohen Gadol that even in times of distress he himself is forbidden to express sorrow publicly. When Aharon's two sons die he is specifically told "ubigdeichem al tifromu" - again - no tearing of a garment as a sign of agony and sorrow.
Thank you!
To your point- Yes, but the reason I didn't include that in my writeup is because of the word בגד being used rather than מעיל. It's also unclear whether the Kohanim are not allowed to tear *any clothing* they might be wearing or if this is a specific reference to the Bigdei Kehunah. So I don't yet think it's as compelling a proof as the others. That having been said, I do understand why you referenced it! :)