- Rabbi - Wikipedia
A rabbi ( ˈræbaɪ ⓘ; Hebrew: רַבִּי, romanized: rabbī, IPA: [ʁəbːi]) is a spiritual leader or religious teacher in Judaism [1][2] One becomes a rabbi by being ordained by another rabbi—known as semikha —following a course of study of Jewish history and texts such as the Talmud
- What Is a Rabbi? - A Brief History of Rabbinic Ordination (Semicha)
Rabbi: The title “rabbi” was borne by the sages of the Land of Israel, who were ordained there in accordance with the custom handed down by the elders
- Rabbis, Priests, and Other Religious Functionaries - JewFAQ
A rabbi is not a priest, neither in the Jewish sense of the term nor in the Christian sense of the term In the Christian sense of the term, a priest is a person with special authority to perform certain sacred rituals A rabbi, on the other hand, has no more authority to perform rituals than any other adult male member of the Jewish community
- Rabbi | Definition, History, Functions | Britannica
Rabbi, in Judaism, a person qualified by academic studies of the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud to act as spiritual leader and religious teacher of a Jewish community or congregation Ordination can be conferred by any rabbi, customarily through a written statement
- What Is A Rabbi? | Aish
A rabbi is a Jewish scholar, and an expert in one, or even many, areas of Jewish wisdom and thought
- What Does It Mean to Be a Rabbi? - My Jewish Learning
While one generally must be a rabbi to sit on a beit din, a panel that adjudicates Jewish legal disputes and that is present at a conversion, rabbis are not strictly required at other Jewish events
- Jewish Concepts: Rabbi - Jewish Virtual Library
The word rabbi originates from the Hebrew meaning "teacher " The term has evolved over Jewish history to include many roles and meanings Today it usually refers to those who have received rabbinical ordination and are educated in matters of halacha (Jewish law)
- The Role of the Rabbi in Judaism - Learn Religions
In the Jewish community, a rabbi is viewed not only as a spiritual leader but as a counselor, a role model and an educator Education of the young is, in fact, the principle role of a rabbi The rabbi may also lead spiritual services, such as Shabbat services and High Holy Day services on Rosh HaShanah and Yom Kippur
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