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After decades of going to a reformed temple for high holy day services, I am going to an orthodox synagogue this year. The orthodox synagogue does Birkat Cohanim. I went to an orthodox synagogue growing up. I am a Cohen and participated in it. As of today, I have lived with my gentile partner for almost 40 years, but never officially married her. She and I raised two kids together who are now fully grown. If this is the case, do I qualify to participate in the Birkat Cohanim ritual?

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Dear Rabbi, There is a special hand greeting done in the Star Trek series by Mr. Spock to "live long and prosper." I was told it’s a Hebrew blessing and I have also seen it on plaques and souvenirs from Israel. Would you help me learn more about it? Thanks.

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Hi Rabbi, There is a special hand greeting done in the Star Trek series by Mr. Spock to "live long and prosper". I was told it’s a Hebrew blessing and I have also seen it on plaques and on souvenirs. Would you please help me learn more about it? Thanks.

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We are Kohanim. My elderly father can't get up to do Birkat Kohanim, or even go out to the Shul for that matter. What should he do? Thanks