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History Of The Jews In England--organization; Chief RabbisHistory of the Jews in England--Organization; Chief Rabbis: (This page is part of the History of the Jews in England) Middle Ages communities Jews in England in the middle ages were allowed to have their own jurisdiction, and there is evidence of their having a bet din with three judges. Reference is made to the parnas (president) and gabbai (treasurer), of the congregation, and to scribes and chirographers. A complete system of education seems to have been in vogue. Chief Rabbi At the head of the Jewish community was placed a Chief Rabbi, known as "the presbyter of all the Jews of England" ; he appears to have been selected by the Jews themselves, who were granted a cong d'lire by the king. The latter claimed, however, the right of confirmation, as in the case of bishops. The Jewish presbyter was indeed in a measure a royal official, holding the position of adviser, as regards Jewish law, to the Exchequer of the Jews. For the English legal system admitted the validity of Jewish law in its proper sphere as much as it did that of the canon law. Six presbyters are known through the Thirteenth century: Jacob of London, reappointed 1200; Josce, 1207; Aaron of York, 1237; Elyas of London, 1243; Hagin fil Cresse, 1257; and Cresse fil Mosse. Related articles External link
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