Why don't Jews practice sacrifices anymore?

Feb 25, 1998 - 22:15 -

I have a question:
The books of Moses describe sacrifices of livestock, produce and wine made at the Temple. Why don't Jews practice sacrifice now? Is it because there's no great central Temple? If there ever is one again, will sacrifice be reinstituted there? In the absense of such a sin-cleansing ritual, what is the mechanism by which a modern Jew can have the dirt of sin removed? Thanks for your response.

About me: Sharon
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Thanks for your questions, Sharon. For an answer to your set of related questions, please see the similar question posted by Brother Luke.

I hope the answers there are helpful.

--- Jordan