kollel rabbi

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Pronunciations

kollel rabbi (KOH-lel RA-bai) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A man who learns (studies traditional texts) - generally full-time - and offers classes and other services to the (non-Orthodox) Jewish community.

Example Sentences

  • "We also experienced Sukkos in hot, muggy Houston (1998, 1999) and were treated one year to a pre-holiday shiur by a Kollel rabbi on the halachos related to mosquitos invading the sukkah." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • English

Etymology

  • see Kollel

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      kolel rabbi

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