In what manner was the Blessing of the Kohanim [pronounced]? In the provinces they pronounced it as three blessings; but in the Temple, as one blessing. In the Temple, he pronounced the Name as it is written; but in the provinces, with its cogno-men.  In the provinces the Kohanim raise their hands to shoulder height, but in the Temple, above their heads; except for the Kohen Gadol who does not raise his hands above the Tzitz. R’ Yehudah says: Even the Kohen Gadol raises his hands above the Tzitz, as it is said: And Aaron raised his hands toward the people and he blessed them (Leviticus 9:32).