Aharon’s Priestly Garments

A question was asked regarding the Priestly clothing that Aharon wore to his death. Weren’t these garments only allowed to be worn when he was actively doing Temple service?

The Rabbis answered that the death of a righteous man atoned like a sacrifice. Therefore, we see that it was appropriate for Aharon to be wearing these garments as he left this world.

The Meshech Chochma described the great love that the people had for Aharon. He was a true lover of peace, and went to great lengths to achieve peace.

The Torah says that the entire house of Israel mourned for him. This was also an indication that during the thirty days of mourning, nobody needed to go to the עיר מקלט, city of refuge, because of an accidental killing.

All were released with the death of Aharon, and there were no new members of the cities of refuge. Everyone including man, woman, and child, felt the loss of Aharon, “the great lover of peace.”