For Rabbi we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Biblical, Holocaust, Jewish History and Judaism.

Rabbi (Biblical)

Aramaic for master, in the sense of teacher [See Matthew 23.7-8].

Rabbi (Holocaust)

Leader of a Jewish congregation, similar to the role of a priest or minister.

Rabbi (Jewish History)

(adj. rabbinic, Heb., "my master"). An authorized teacher of the classical Jewish tradition (see oral law) after the fall of the second Temple in 70 CE. The role of the rabbi has changed considerably throughout the centuries. Traditionally, rabbis serve as the legal and spiritual guides of their congregations and communities. The title is conferred after considerable study of traditional Jewish sources. This conferral and its responsibilities is central to the chain of tradition in Judaism.

Rabbi (Judaism)

(adj. rabbinic, Heb., "my master"). An authorized teacher of the classical Jewish tradition (see oral law) after the fall of the second Temple in 70 CE. The role of the rabbi has changed considerably throughout the centuries. Traditionally, rabbis serve as the legal and spiritual guides of their congregations and communities. The title is conferred after considerable study of traditional Jewish sources. This conferral and its responsibilities is central to the chain of tradition in Judaism.

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