The miraculous quality the Kohen Godol’s breastplate had was attached to the gold plate that had engraved on it the name of Hashem. How did this work and what does this mean? This class provides a fascinating look into vastly different interpretations of the Urim V’Tumim.¹ Sources include: Rashi, Even Ezra, Ramban, Ralbag, Arizal, and the Tzemach Tzedek. 1. Shmos (Exodus) 28.30 “Venatata el-choshen hamishpat et-ha’urim ve’et-hatumim vehayu al-lev Aharon bevo’o lifney Adonay venasa Aharon et-mishpat bney-Yisra’el al-libo lifney Adonay tamid.” (“You shall place the Urim and the Tummim into the choshen of judgment so that they will be over Aaron’s heart when he comes before the Lord, and Aaron will carry the judgment of the children of Israel over his heart before the Lord at all times.”) transliteration from bible.ort.org and English translation is from Judaica Press as found at chabad.org
