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In monetary cases, which judge gives their opinion first?
The most important judge speaks first.
In capital cases, who gives their opinion first?
The least important judge, who sits on the side.
Can any Jew judge a monetary case?
Yes, all are fit to judge monetary cases.
Can any Jew judge a capital case?
No, only certain Jews with pure lineage can.
Who is allowed to judge capital cases?
Cohanim, Levi’im, and Yisraelim with proper lineage.
What does “fit lineage” mean in this Mishna?
They are from families that could marry into the kohanim.
How many judges are in a Sanhedrin?
Twenty-three judges.
What shape does the Sanhedrin sit in?
half a circle.
Why do the judges sit in a half-circle?
So they can all see each other and the witnesses.
How many scribes usually stand before the court?
Two scribes.
Where do the scribes stand?
One on the right and one on the left of the court.
What do the scribes write down?
They write what the judges say about guilty or innocent.
What does Rabbi Yehuda say about the number of scribes?
He says there were three scribes.
What does the first scribe (according to Rabbi Yehuda) write?
Only the words of judges who say the person is innocent.
What does the second scribe write (according to Rabbi Yehuda)?
Only the words of judges who say the person is guilty.
What does the third scribe write (according to Rabbi Yehuda)?
He writes both sides — guilty and innocent.
