During Simon’s reign they gained greater influence when some were appointed to the Gerousia (council of older men), which later became known as the Sanhedrin.
Simona valdīšanas laikā viņu ietekme pieauga, jo daži farizeji tika iecelti par gerūsijas — vecāko padomes — locekļiem (vēlāk gerūsiju sāka saukt par sinedriju).