|
In
Judaism, a rabbi (pronounced /ˈræbaɪ/,
Hebrew for "teacher") is a religious teacher.
The basic form of the rabbi developed in the Pharisaic
and Talmudic era, when learned teachers assembled
to codify Judaism's written and oral laws. In more
recent centuries, the duties of the rabbi became
increasingly influenced by the duties of the Protestant
Christian Minister, hence the title "pulpit
rabbis", and in 19th century Germany and the
United States rabbinic activities including sermons,
pastoral counseling, and representing the community
to the outside, all increased in importance.
Within the various Jewish denominations there are
different requirements for rabbinic ordination,
and differences in opinion regarding who is to be
recognized as a rabbi. All types of Judaism except
for Orthodox Judaism ordain women as rabbis and
cantors.
|
|
