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The Jedenrat was a council of Jewish elders established in various Eastern European communities, particularly in the 16th to 18th centuries. It served as a governing body to manage communal affairs, resolve disputes, and oversee religious and social matters within the Jewish population. The council played a crucial role in maintaining order and providing leadership in a time when Jewish communities faced external pressures and legal restrictions. Its influence declined with the modernization and emancipation of Jewish communities in the 19th century.

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