The National Red Heifer Institute has announced the birth of a second red heifer in Israel within roughly six weeks, describing the development as another significant step toward restoring the biblical laws of purification connected to a future Temple.

According to Israel365 News, the new heifer was born in the Golan Heights just before Tisha B’Av, while two additional red heifers were also inseminated in Ancient Shiloh as part of the Institute’s long-term effort to establish a full herd.

Shai Givon, the breeder whose herd produced the new heifer, believes the timing is no coincidence.

Because any physical blemish could disqualify the animal for the ritual described in Numbers 19, the Institute said no ear tag was placed on the calf at birth. However, the heifer was born as the female twin of a male calf, raising new halachic questions about whether a possible internal reproductive defect would affect her eligibility.

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