Members of this group may not come into contact with the dead, and they make a special gesture with their fingers when performing blessings.
This group is associated with Haplogroup J1, which is disproportionately found among them. In one ceremony, these people receive five pieces of silver after the birth of a first son. These people wore the Avnet sash, as well as the Ketonet, a ceremonial tunic, while performing the ceremony of Korbanot. The leader of this group wore the Tzitz crown, as well as a larger Mitznefet turban, and was called the Gadol. Members of this group may not come into contact with the dead, and they make a special gesture with their fingers when performing blessings. For ten points, name this class of hereditary Jewish priests who performed sacrifices in the Temple.
This group is associated with Haplogroup J1, which is disproportionately found among them.
{Kohanim} [accept: {Kohen}]