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The Kohanim (כוה×?ים) were the ancient Jewish priests that served in the Temple in Jerusalem up until the year 70 C.E. The singular form is Kohen (כהן)

Note: This word is not used for any other type of priests, such as Catholic priests, which are called Komerim.

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