Temple tax
The Temple tax (מחצית השקל, lit. 'half shekel') was a tax paid by Jews in and beyond the Land of Israel for the upkeep of the Jewish Temple. Traditionally, Kohanim (Jewish priests) were exempt from the tax.
The Temple tax (מחצית השקל, lit. 'half shekel') was a tax paid by Jews in and beyond the Land of Israel for the upkeep of the Jewish Temple. Traditionally, Kohanim (Jewish priests) were exempt from the tax.
The Temple tax (מחצית השקל, lit. 'half shekel') was a tax paid by Jews in and beyond the Land of Israel for the upkeep of the Jewish Temple. Traditionally, Kohanim (Jewish priests) were exempt from the tax.
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