Zone1 What is a Rabbi?

[Jroc]

Today, "Rabbi" is a title which generally means that the person has studied particular areas of Jewish law and has been tested and found competent by another rabbi. It is a "degree" in the sense that it is the end goal of particlar study and in some schools, there is a program of classes which must be taken. In the past, people also used the term for anyone who was a teacher or who helped to lead a community, regardless of the specifics of his education.

It is also the subject of much argumentation. I wrote an essay about it a while ago (dealing with the question of a woman's place in the rabbinate)

The Rabbinette

In case you don't know it, I am a rabbi. Strange but true. A number of years ago, I, realizing my own weakness in my understanding of Juda...

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That's not what a rabbi is..Women aren't rabbis, women aren't called up to the Torah that's not their role and women don't dress like men... reform Judaism is not real Judaism, it's selective practice manipulated so that pretty much anything goes... No women can't be rabbis, no two women can't be married to each other ,no two men can't be married , no women don't do what men do , no men dont do what women .. men and women are not the same in Jewish law or anything else... Women have thier role to play and men have their role to play neither is more important than the other.. just like a generally in society. Liberals can make up whatever they want that doesn't make it so..... Rabbis are teachers and heads of the congregation Men have obligations in the Torah the the women don't

 

[DennisPTate]

That's not what a rabbi is..Women aren't rabbis, women aren't called up to the Torah that's not their role and women don't dress like men... reform Judaism is not real Judaism, it's selective practice manipulated so that pretty much anything goes... No women can't be rabbis, no two women can't be married to each other ,no two men can't be married , no women don't do what men do , no men dont do what women .. men and women are not the same in Jewish law or anything else... Women have thier role to play and men have their role to play neither is more important than the other.. just like a generally in society. Liberals can make up whatever they want that doesn't make it so..... Rabbis are teachers and heads of the congregation Men have obligations in the Torah the the women don't

On the other hand I have gone to a Reform Jewish synagogue and I left with the impression that I might just be able to fit in there. The fact that a woman was the Rabbi there was something of an asset to my way of thinking.

 

[Jroc]

On the other hand I have gone to a Reform Jewish synagogue and I left with the impression that I might just be able to fit in there. The fact that a woman was the Rabbi there was something of an asset to my way of thinking.

Reform Judaism is not real Judaism... If you like that stuff, you do you ..that doesn't make it legit... a so-called reform conversion isn't legit either ..conversion is not supposed to be easy or even encouraged ,quite opposite it should discourage ,at least originally.,.Jews don't proselytize

 

[DennisPTate]

Reform Judaism is not real Judaism... If you like that stuff, you do you ..that doesn't make it legit... a so-called reform conversion isn't legit either ..conversion is not supposed to be easy or even encouraged ,quite opposite it should discourage ,at least originally.,.Jews don't proselytize

Here is the thing from my perspective.... a Reform Jewish synagogue might be the only place where somebody like me might have any hope of fitting in.

Even in the Messianic Jewish Community you would be amazed how many Messianic Congregations do not want somebody around who believes in the Two House Theory.

Here is a discussion that is somewhat related to the Two House Theory:

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Zone1 Thread 'Ephraim and Manasseh..... England and America'

Dec 2, 2025

Gen 48:13 Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand, and brought them near to him.
Gen 48:14 Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it on Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
Gen 48:15 He blessed Joseph, and said, “The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has fed me all my life long to this day,
Gen 48:16 the angel who has redeemed me from all evil...

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[Meriweather]

I tried looking up the definition of a Rabbi, and all I got was a Jewish spiritual leader.

I do not know the definition or 'Rabbi'. The Hebrew etymology of the word is Master or my Master, the etymological emphasis being a rabbi is not slave, but leader.

 

[rosends]

That's not what a rabbi is..Women aren't rabbis, women aren't called up to the Torah that's not their role and women don't dress like men... reform Judaism is not real Judaism, it's selective practice manipulated so that pretty much anything goes... No women can't be rabbis, no two women can't be married to each other ,no two men can't be married , no women don't do what men do , no men dont do what women .. men and women are not the same in Jewish law or anything else... Women have thier role to play and men have their role to play neither is more important than the other.. just like a generally in society. Liberals can make up whatever they want that doesn't make it so..... Rabbis are teachers and heads of the congregation Men have obligations in the Torah the the women don't

Please don't respond with knee jerk anger and assume you know anything about me. If you don't read what I wrote, and aim to discuss the points I raise then, please, take a step back. If you would like to cast aspersions on me, make sure you have your facts straight.

 

[Jroc]

Please don't respond with knee jerk anger and assume you know anything about me. If you don't read what I wrote, and aim to discuss the points I raise then, please, take a step back. If you would like to cast aspersions on me, make sure you have your facts straight.

I responded with facts, the rabbinette is the wife of a rabbi not a rabbi...your little essay there is not factual , and didn't answer the question... You PhD types arent good with religion..

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[Jroc]

Here is the thing from my perspective.... a Reform Jewish synagogue might be the only place where somebody like me might have any hope of fitting in.

Even in the Messianic Jewish Community you would be amazed how many Messianic Congregations do not want somebody around who believes in the Two House Theory.

Here is a discussion that is somewhat related to the Two House Theory:

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Zone1 Thread 'Ephraim and Manasseh..... England and America'

Dec 2, 2025

Gen 48:13 Joseph took them both, Ephraim in his right hand toward Israel’s left hand, and Manasseh in his left hand toward Israel’s right hand, and brought them near to him.
Gen 48:14 Israel stretched out his right hand, and laid it on Ephraim’s head, who was the younger, and his left hand on Manasseh’s head, guiding his hands knowingly, for Manasseh was the firstborn.
Gen 48:15 He blessed Joseph, and said, “The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac walked, the God who has fed me all my life long to this day,
Gen 48:16 the angel who has redeemed me from all evil...

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This the thing, if you wanna be a Jew you do it the right way ...if you want convenience you do you. Tradition has kept the Jewish people together for 3000 years ....as an example Trump's daughter converted the proper way good for her

 

[DennisPTate]

This the thing, if you wanna be a Jew you do it the right way ...if you want convenience you do you. Tradition has kept the Jewish people together for 3000 years ....as an example Trump's daughter converted the proper way good for her

No... I am going to tell the truth as I see it.....
and any Jewish movement that doesn't like the truth.......
they can go ahead and pronounc curses on me if they wish.............

 

[Jroc]

No... I am going to tell the truth as I see it.....
and any Jewish movement that doesn't like the truth.......
they can go ahead and pronounc curses on me if they wish.............

Like I said ...you do you

 

[Admiral Rockwell Tory]

Like I said ...you do you

A protestant minister, a Catholic priest, and a rabbit all decide to donate blood. At the donation center they ask each for their blood type. Type A and B are for the minister and priest respectively. The rabbit says, " I don't think I am supposed to be in this joke, so I must be a typo!

 

[Cassandro]

You apparently don't want to know.

You apparently don't know the answers to my questions.

Your question is as shallow as your replies.

My condolences to the other posters who don't realize how shallow their participation in this thread must be.

Waste someone else's time.

Why are YOU wasting YOUR time on this shallow thread?

 

[fncceo]

This the thing, if you wanna be a Jew you do it the right way ...if you want convenience you do you. Tradition has kept the Jewish people together for 3000 years ....as an example Trump's daughter converted the proper way good for her

Xtians believe they become Xtians by running under the sprinkler. They believe they can ignore any biblical commandment they choose and make up new ones when they feel like it.

They believe they can become a Jew just by identifying as one and that they can redefine Jewish Law because they say so.

Anyone that delusional can’t participate in a discussion of Judaism. There is no common ground for reference.

 

[rosends]

I responded with facts, the rabbinette is the wife of a rabbi not a rabbi...your little essay there is not factual , and didn't answer the question... You PhD types arent good with religion..

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No, you responded with your political agenda. The wife of a rabbi is a rebbitzen. What exactly is your background in the field?

 

[Meriweather]

Xtians believe they become Xtians by running under the sprinkler. They believe they can ignore any biblical commandment they choose and make up new ones when they feel like it.

They believe they can become a Jew just by identifying as one and that they can redefine Jewish Law because they say so.

Anyone that delusional can’t participate in a discussion of Judaism. There is no common ground for reference.

Do you believe the true experts of Judaism are those who are not of the Jewish faith? Isn't it best to have those of the Jewish faith present/explain their religion/faith--and allow those of the Christian faith the same courtesy? It's better than those not of that faith spouting ignorant nonsense, wouldn't you agree?

In any case, it's a matter of respect.

 

[Jroc]

No, you responded with your political agenda. The wife of a rabbi is a rebbitzen. What exactly is your background in the field?

Sorry I misread that, that's a made-up word ,it's not real , unless you're some kind of PhD doing a thesis on why you think women are Rabbis ...Women aren't Rabbis, women don't get called up to the Torah... They're not commanded to pray three times a day, and they don't use Tefllin....that's not their role my background? Sorry I'm not a PhD but I am Jew .... I know the role of men and women

 

[DennisPTate]

I think a Rabbi is a judge

True... just as Moses judged disputes between Israelites so also a Rabbi would need to intercede between members of a synagogue.

 

[Quantrill]

You apparently don't know the answers to my questions.

My condolences to the other posters who don't realize how shallow their participation in this thread must be.

Why are YOU wasting YOUR time on this shallow thread?

I gave you the resource for your answer. If you're too damn lazy to seek it out, then you are not looking for the answer.

Sorry, it is your participation that is shown to be shallow.

I'm not wasting my time. I have shown your participation to be shallow.

Quantrill

 

[rosends]

Sorry I misread that, that's a made-up word ,it's not real , unless you're some kind of PhD doing a thesis on why you think women are Rabbis ...Women aren't Rabbis, women don't get called up to the Torah... They're not commanded to pray three times a day, and they don't use Tefllin....that's not their role my background? Sorry I'm not a PhD but I am Jew .... I know the role of men and women

I know I made the word up. I also was dealing with the core question - not "may a woman be a rabbi" but "what does the title signify."

I believe I know the role of men and women in Judaism and wish you had read what I wrote with a more open mind.

 

[Jroc]

I know I made the word up. I also was dealing with the core question - not "may a woman be a rabbi" but "what does the title signify."

I believe I know the role of men and women in Judaism and wish you had read what I wrote with a more open mind.

You didn't answer the question ? Women cannot be Rabbis because that's not their role, for the reasons , just I listed and a lot more, you don't have to be a Jewish scholar to know that ....so what's to ponder? And was the point?