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Her pious father Salomon (Oldenzaal September 17, 1887 – Sobibor May 7, 1943) held the position of parnas (warden) in the local Jewish community and probably made a living as a salesman.

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Until his death in 1769, he was a pillar of the synagogue, serving as parnas seven times and in other leadership roles continually.

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Hirsch Bensef, the _parnas_ of the chief congregation, and whose reputation for piety overtopped that of any other man of the community, might well pause before inviting the new arrival to his house.

Rabbi and Priest A Story Milton Goldsmith

He was _parnas_ of the great congregation of Kief, and was respected, not only by his co-religionists, but also by the nobles with whom he transacted the greater portion of his business.

Rabbi and Priest A Story Milton Goldsmith

The _hazan_ opened the Pentateuch and the _parnas_ of the congregation was called to the _Torah_.

Rabbi and Priest A Story Milton Goldsmith

As _parnas_ he must be the first to do him honor and after the services were at an end the invitation was extended and accepted.

Rabbi and Priest A Story Milton Goldsmith

The parnas reverently lifted the fringes of his _tallis_, and with them touched the sacred Scroll; then, kissing them, he recited the customary blessing.

Rabbi and Priest A Story Milton Goldsmith

When he recovered his senses he found himself safely sheltered in the house of Reb Sholem, the _parnas_ (president of the congregation).

Rabbi and Priest A Story Milton Goldsmith

One after another, seven men were called to the _Torah_, and their actions and prayers were a repetition of those of the _parnas_.

Rabbi and Priest A Story Milton Goldsmith

At this time he was _parnas residente_ (president) of the Congregation

Privateering and Piracy in the Colonial Period Illustrative Documents 1898