Does the honor due to children of Torah scholars appointed as communal leaders apply equally to children of scholars who are merely 'fit to be appointed' but not yet serving?
Synopsis
The Shulchan Aruch grants precedence to children of Torah scholars who are actually appointed as communal leaders. The Aruch HaShulchan infers that children of scholars who are merely qualified but not yet appointed do not receive this honor.
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