rabbinically

Pronunciations

rabbinically (ruh-BIN-ihk-lee) listen

Definitions

Example Sentences

  • "But something is lacking in the daily rotes of yeshivas. With the important exception of the Rabbinically mandated readings of the weekly parsha portions, the written Torah, consisting of the 24 books of Tanach, is notably absent in the majority of individuals’ studies." (source)

  • "Rabbinically speaking, does honoring a Mitzvah in year 5777 matter more than honoring a Mitzvah during year 1?" (source)

Languages of Origin

  • English

Etymology

  • rabbinic + -ly adverbial suffix

    • Who Uses This

      • Religious: Jews who are engaged in religious observance and have some Jewish education

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

Notes

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