Sanhedrin

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Sanhedrin: the central rabbinical supreme court of ancient Israel, composed of 71 sages, which emerged as an especially crucial source of leadership following the destruction of the Second Temple; also, the tractate of the Talmud of that name

	Napoleon's "Sanhedrin" Dissolved 1807 A few months after its creation, Napoleon's "Sanhedrin" (rabbinical supreme court) was dissolved. The Sanhedrin was created to approve certain religious regulations requested by the French "Assembly of Notables." The regulations were designed to blur the ... Jewish Calendar » Adar » Adar 29 » Jewish History » Napoleon's "Sanhedrin" Dissolved
	Introduction to the Jewish Calendar Since Biblical times the months and years of the Jewish calendar have been established by the cycles of the moon and the sun. Torah law prescribes that the months follow closely the course of the moon, from its birth each month to the next New Moon. Jewish Calendar » About » Introduction to the Jewish Calendar
	What You Obviously Don't Know By Yanki Tauber One of the most fascinating clauses in the Torah's criminal justice system is the law of the "indefensible criminal." If the evidence against the accused is so compelling that not a single one of the 23-member tribunal is inclined to argue in his favor, ... Spirituality » Short Insights » By Yanki Tauber » What You Obviously Don't Know
	Months The Lunar Cycle The Jewish calendar is based on lunar cycles. The lunar cycle which the Jewish calendar follows is called a synodic month, not to be confused with the sidereal month, the amount of time it takes for the moon to complete an orbit around ... Jewish Calendar » About » Months

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