Orthodox Judaism/Hebrew Hierarchy

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Expert: miriam - 2/8/2004


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Is there a heirarchy in the Hebrew faith equivialnt to the Pope and the Vatican?

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Dear Richard,
Your question is actually a very interesting one. In Judaism, There are different statuses of being of Jews, yet we are all one and connected. There are Rabbis who are higher and more learned then most other jews, and they are here to guide us in the right direction. There is no real Hierarchy in Judaism. There is no pope or vatican or anything to that degree. There is a God who is above humanly limitations. I hope this answer satisfies you, and if u have any more questions, feel fre to email- id be glad to help.
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If you have any quetsions about judaism. Whether it be specific questions on the laws or questions about the torah`s views on modern living. I have been raised orthodox and deal with secular and religious jews on a daily basis. I teach Judaism in public school and run the after school jewish programs.

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I run the afterschool and lunch hour Judaism program in 29 public schools. I am a Judaism teacher and have been rasied orthodox all my life. I have gone to religious schools for my elementary and high school years.

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