Judah the Prince

Who is Judah the Prince?

Judah the Prince, or Judah I, also known as Rabbi or Rabbenu HaQadosh, was a 2nd-century CE rabbi and chief redactor and editor of the Mishnah. He was a key leader of the Jewish community during the Roman occupation of Judea . According to the Talmud he was of the Davidic line, the royal line of King David, hence the title nasi, meaning prince. The title nasi was also used for presidents of the Sanhedrin. Judah died on 15 Kislevaround 217 CE.