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Ritual Sacrifice and Ash Production July 2025

Media reports later referenced a July 2025 ritual event in the West Bank that was widely reported as a sacrifice, but authoritative summaries note that two black hairs were found, which disqualified that animal and relegated the episode to practice rather than valid ritual production of ashes.

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Jan 27, 2026

Have any Israeli government or veterinary bodies officially certified a red heifer as kosher for ritual use and when?

No i government ministry or official veterinary authority is recorded in the provided reporting as having formally certified any as kosher for ritual use; instead, private religious groups such as hav...