Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem
The position of Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem was instituted centuries ago and was originally held by a member of the Sephardic community. The earliest record of a chief rabbi of Jerusalem dates from 1665. Moses Galante served as Rishon LeZion, the title used from beginning of the 17th century to refer to the chief rabbi of Jerusalem. In 1878, the Ashkenazi community appointed their own representative. Since then, Jerusalem has had two chief rabbis, each representing their respective communities.
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Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem
The position of Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem was instituted centuries ago and was originally held by a member of the Sephardic community. The earliest record of a chief rabbi of Jerusalem dates from 1665. Moses Galante served as Rishon LeZion, the title used from beginning of the 17th century to refer to the chief rabbi of Jerusalem. In 1878, the Ashkenazi community appointed their own representative. Since then, Jerusalem has had two chief rabbis, each representing their respective communities.
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The position of Chief Rabbi of ...... e extended till the age of 80.
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The position of Chief Rabbi of ...... their respective communities.
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Chief Rabbi of Jerusalem
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