rabbi

Noun
  1. Spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation;
    Qualified to expound and apply Jewish law (synset 110521914)
    referred to in: hebrew - the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
    is a type of: spiritual leader - a leader in religious or sacred affairs
    subtypes: amora - one of a group of rabbis (active AD 250-500) who discussed the Mishnaic law in the law schools of Palestine and Mesopotamia where they explained and applied earlier teachings and whose discussions are recorded in the Talmud; they emphasized the study of Torah and the importance of personal action and the fulfillment of the commandments
    specific instances: hillel - Palestinian rabbi and interpreter of Judaic law
    belongs to: rabbinate - rabbis collectively
  2. A Hebrew title of respect for a Jewish scholar or teacher (synset 106352979)
    referred to in: hebrew - the ancient Canaanitic language of the Hebrews that has been revived as the official language of Israel
    is a type of: form of address, title, title of respect - an identifying appellation signifying status or function: e.g. `Mr.' or `General'

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