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Nāśī’ ('''נָשִׂיא''') is a Hebrew term meaning, roughly, "Prince". In classical times it was the title given to the head of the Sanhedrin . The position was created in about 191 BCE when the Sanhedrin lost confidence in the ability of the high priests to serve as the head of their body. Certain great figures from Jewish history are referred to by this title, e.g., Judah HaNasi . In modern usage Nasi also means '' President ''. It is the title used in Modern Hebrew for any democratically elected head of state. In ancient times, the Jewish intercalary 13th month Adar 2 was always announced by the Nasi. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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