Raphaelwilmowsky
Created page with "The Kohanim are the descendants of Aharon HaKohen who were chosen from the tribe of Levi to perform the service in the Beis HaMikdash. == Hierarchical Structure == Among the Kohanim themselves, there were three levels: * Kohen Hedyot (regular Kohen) * Segan Kohen Gadol (deputy High Priest) * Kohen Gadol (High Priest) Various Tanaim served in these positions. For example, Rabbi Yishmael Kohen Gadol, who was among the Asara Harugei Malchus (Ten Martyrs), Rabbi Chanina S..."