High Priest of Israel

generate a one-sentence description for a given conceptual class.
# Response Format
Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the conceptional class]"

Class: High Priest of Israel

The High Priest of Israel was the chief religious leader responsible for overseeing temple worship, performing key sacrificial rituals—especially on the Day of Atonement—and serving as the primary mediator between God and the people of Israel.