In this week's parshah, Parshat Tzav, the pasuk states, "u'Fashat et begadav," the Kohen (priest), divests himself of his holy priestly clothing, "v'Lavash begadim acharim," he puts on ordinary simple clothing, "v'Hotzi et ha'Deshen," to remove the ashes and dispose of them. Why necessitate and
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