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rabbis

  • plural
    of rabbi.
    rabbi
    noun
    the chief religious official of a synagogue, trained usually in a theological seminary and duly ordained, who delivers the sermon at a religious service and performs ritualistic, pastoral, educational, and other functions in and related to the role of a spiritual leader of Judaism and the Jewish community.

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Gerami said the alliance of rabbis in Muslim countries, which range from Albania to Nigeria to Uzbekistan, helps to put his situation in perspective.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

Rabbi Daniel Sher, also of Kehillat Israel, said he received texts from rabbis across the city encouraging him to bask in the moment.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

May 20, 2026A previous version of this story stated the homes of two Kehillat Israel rabbis had burned in the fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026

There have been heated hearings in Israel's parliament involving rabbis, doctors, lawyers and security officials.

From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026

Grandpa Nate later explained to me that unlike the average citizen of Century Village, rabbis don't have former lives.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg