rabbis

Meanings

• noun

  Jewish religious leaders and teachers.

  - "The rabbis interpreted the Torah for the community."
  - "Rabbi Goldstein led the synagogue services."

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Variants

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rabbi , rabbis

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Etymology

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From Hebrew 'rav' meaning 'great' and 'hakam' meaning 'teacher' or 'sage'.

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Trivia

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1. The first rabbis emerged in the late Second Temple period, around 200 BCE.

2. Rabbinic Judaism is one of the three major branches of Judaism, along with Orthodox and Reform.

3. The Talmud is written primarily in Aramaic and Hebrew.

4. Rabbi Akiva, one of the most famous rabbis in Jewish history, was born a Gentile but converted to Judaism in his later years.

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Related Concepts

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1. Talmud: The central text of Rabbinic Judaism, consisting of the Mishnah and the Gemara.

2. Torah: The first five books of the Hebrew Bible, considered the foundation of Jewish law and tradition.

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Culture

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Rabbis have played a central role in Jewish history and culture, interpreting religious texts, providing spiritual guidance, and serving as communal leaders. They are often associated with the Talmud, the central text of Rabbinic Judaism.

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