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Why is a rabbi a rabbi?
Rabbi means "teacher", but rabbis are also clergy people who can do other things:1. Write books2. Kosher food supervision3. Religious counseling4. Religious school principals5. Religious camp owners
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Do rabbis have to go to school to become a rabbi or ordained rabbi?
Yes, in order to use the title of 'Rabbi', a person must receive their 'smicha' through a Jewish religious school (Yeshiva).
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Who are rabbis?
A rabbi by Hebrew definition is a teacher. But really, it's more reffered to someone who teaches Judaism. I should know, I'm Jewish!
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What is a rabbis?
A rabbi is a Jewish cleric.
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Does the US have a Chief Rabbi or Grand Rabbi?
No. The Lubavitcher Chasidim (a group of ultra-orthodox Jews) has something called a Rebbe which is the leader of their movement. But that is exclusive to Chabad and none of the major movements have...