This is one more piece of the puzzle, but more importantly, it shows that the Jews are serious about reviving the ancient priesthood rituals which points to rebuilding Solomon's temple, currently under the much newer Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem. The mention of the red calf in the article is a clue toward this end. It's another part of Biblical prophecy being put into place.
Interestingly, other articles recently posted on FR have discussed the European countries' ban on kosher slaughter (I don't remember the Hebrew term for it). The PM of Israel is also asking for the conversion to Judaism to be made simpler, so more Jews will return home to Israel.