April 27, 2023 · 00:18:13
The Cohanim initially face the Aron when they go to bless the people. This is because they offer a request as a prayer before they perform their mitzvah. As a prayer it is proper to face the Divine Presence (Shechina). When they perform the mitzvah of blessing the people this has to be done face to face with them and so they turn around to do this.