Sifre / classic midrash on Birkat Kohanim — EXTRA.
Core Text of Chazal / Classic Source
Core Text
כה תברכו —\ldots בעמידה, בנשיאת כפים.
English: “Thus shall you bless” — \ldots standing, with raised hands.
On the midrash / in context: The priestly blessing is performed standing, with hands raised; the midrash elaborates the required posture and intention.
Type of Learning
Custom
What Is Learned
Chazal prescribe that the kohanim bless while standing and with hands uplifted.