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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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In recent weeks, he has met with rabbis to discuss their concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 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

But the great, and sociologically accurate, joke about bar mitzvahs among the Jewish has three rabbis at lunch each discussing his problem with mice in his synagogue.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

Authorities have confirmed that two rabbis, a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl were among the victims.

From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2025

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