The Davidic Kingdom came to an end with the destruction of Jerusalem, and the exile of her people, in the Sixth Century BCE. The belief in the eventual restoration of that Kingdom persisted, and persists to this day. Families with known connection...
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The Sanhedrin was probably the primary religious institution in Ancient Israel, second only to the Temple. The Torah (Deut.17:8-13) gives the Sanhedrin full authority not only over judicial matters, but to interpret the text authoritatively, and...
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The incident of Rabbi Eliezer's rejection of a decision of the Sanhedrin, resulted in essentially ending the career of one of the best and brightest Talmudic figures, but the Sanhedrin's authority was certainly enhanced. There were to be two...
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One year after the incident involving the calendar, another event took place that was to change the course of Jewish history. Rabban Gamliel was anxious to put prayer in a more central place, especially as the Temple and sacrifice no longer...
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The day that Rabbi Elazar be Azariyah became the Nasi was a most special one. The meeting chamber was filled with scholars, and questions of every kind were raised. None went unanswered. We often find the expression in Talmudic discussions; "It...
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The stories of the political and religious struggles of Rabban Gamliel's reign as Nasi, both made and broke several precedents, which resulted in controversy and compromise. We have been the richer for them, and they have almost always served as...
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