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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For this reason many rabbis, including the senior rabbinical authorities of the Israeli state, prohibit Jews from entry.
From New York Times
After earning a degree from City College, he completed his rabbinical studies at Yeshiva University and was ordained.
From Seattle Times
Along with the 613 commandments found in the Hebrew Bible, called the “Old Testament” by Christians, there are rules and regulations contained in the Talmud, which contains rabbinical teachings and commentary on the Bible’s teachings.
From Washington Times
There is something rabbinical about the homespun wisdom in his lyrics, offered Burnett.
From Washington Post
She also obtained rabbinical approval to drive the family car herself, but her husband continued to drive her out of their immediate neighborhood, then hop out and walk home, to avoid upsetting her Orthodox neighbors.
From New York Times
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