Other Word Forms
- nonrabbinical adjective
- unrabbinic adjective
- unrabbinical adjective
Etymology
Origin of rabbinical
1615–25; < Medieval Latin rabbīn ( us ) of a rabbi 1 + -ical
Example Sentences
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Its work has ranged from training rabbinical students — who went on to preach sermons against polarization — to a multi-faith initiative to address the opioid crisis in West Virginia.
From Seattle Times
Not only is his wife a rabbi, but one of his five children is also one, and two others are rabbinical students.
From New York Times
While Susan was in rabbinical school in New York City, Sarah was getting her start on “Saturday Night Live,” and they’d host a weekly dinner mixing their friend groups of young students and comedians.
From Los Angeles Times
At its core, the rabbinical council is a space that “deeply respects and honors the sanctity of life,” Basior said.
From Seattle Times
Since the prayer is not required by the various denominational rabbinical assemblies, it is relatively easy for rabbis and congregational leaders to drop it.
From Washington Post
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