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Sanhedrin 18: איהו היכי דיין

jyungar January 4, 2025

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The second perek of Massekhet Sanhedrin begins on our daf.

Entitled Kohen Gadol, this chapter focuses on some of the unique laws affecting the High Priest and the anointed King of Israel.

The general principle in Jewish law is that all are equal before the law, as evidenced by the passage that forbids a judge from recognizing the higher status of any person (see Vayikra 19:15).

We explore the the oration of Moshe Rabbeinu in Devorim.

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This is Julian Ungar-Sargon's personal website. It contains poems, essays, and podcasts for the spiritual seeker and interdisciplinary aficionado.​