synagogue elders

If synagogue elders have their way, the corner of this residential area is about to be radically altered yet again.

The inaccessibility of the plot next door led synagogue elders to seek a site down North Avenue, and there the troubles began.

Synagogue elders got interested in an adjoining plot of land, unused except as a burial ground for a Methodist couple who died in the 19th century.

But this army captain, not only cares about his slave but is willing to ask a favor of the Jewish synagogue elders to approach Jesus for his healing.

It is usually assumed that Stephen and the others appointed for this were "deacons," but Luke does not say this, and the functions performed by these men are typical of synagogue elders.

His voice having been brought to the attention of the aristocracy and the actor David Garrick, he was given permission by the synagogue elders to appear on stage (where he adopted the name Michael Leoni), after which he returned to the synagogue and developed thenceforth a dual career.