Rav
Britishnoun
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a rabbi who is a person's religious mentor, or one to whom questions are addressed for authoritative decision
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the title preferred by many orthodox rabbis to distinguish them from the clergy of other brands of Judaism
Example Sentences
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Rav was previously diagnosed with thyroid cancer, and while working with an elderly community for the past few years, had spent time around a number of people with compromised immune systems.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 17, 2020
Police divers have suspended their search for the missing man, named as Rav Pillay, 27, due to poor weather.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2015
Danielle Hooker, 28, had hold of Rav Pillay, 27, in the water with the assistance of another survivor as they awaited rescue.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 29, 2015
She teamed with Rav Freidel, an environmentalist and a director of the Concerned Citizens of Montauk.
From New York Times ● Jul. 23, 2013
And by doing all of this, I was able to anticipate most of Rav Gershenson’s questions.
From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok
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