A question posed in class was "What is an ephod?" and I happened to have the answer because I also had the question. An ephod is a breastplate, usually made of linen with the "Twelve stones of Israel" embedded upon it. The twelves stone respresent the twelve sons of Jacob and the twelve tribes of Israel. My computer won't let me post an image, but if you go to http://www.templemountfaithful.org/Newsletters/2001/5761-9.htm they have an image of one and of the twelve stones.
Random Fact- According to the Talmud, the wearing of the ephod atoned for the sin of idolatry on the part of the Children of Israel.
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