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National Institutefor Red Heifer Research
A herd of red cows grazing in the Land of Israel

National Institute for Red Heifer Research

Restoring Purity to Israel

The Institute is a home for those engaged in the mitzvah of the Red Heifer, combining their experience and expertise to make it a national endeavor that restores purity to Israel after 2,000 years of exile.

Moments from the field

Documentation from visits to the barn and the heifer check-ups.

A team member and the heifer
A quiet moment: a team member and the heifer in the barn
Checking the heifer by flashlight
Checking the signs of purity by flashlight
Halachic authorities and the herd
Halachic authorities examine the herd at the dairy barn
A rabbi and the calf in the pen
The rabbi greets the calf in the pen
Inspecting the heifer in the examination crate
A joint inspection of the heifer in the examination crate
Inspecting the heifer's ear and hair
Inspecting ear and hair to rule out any blemish
Recording the inspection findings
Recording the findings in the field