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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Sefer Hachinuch (495) extends the mitzvah from Sanhedrin to &quot;to listen and act in all times to the command of the judge; that is the greatest wise man&#8230;..&quot;</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">It appears the use of the singular is consistent with those that hold the purpose of the mitzvah is to ensure a &quot;1 torah&quot; system.</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Question: Was there ever a post-sanhedrin period where this position would have a nafka-mina (i.e. 1 universally recognized authority)? Or am I being too literal in my understanding?<BR>
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<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Joel Rich</FONT>
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