Since ancient times the Jewish race have enjoyed a culture that is very closely connected to the Torah, the holy book that can be compared with the Christian Bible. This becomes especially clear when one considers the fact that the early kingdoms of Israel and Judah were rules by kings, prophets and the priesthood. All of the above were required to be well versed in the teachings of the Torah. Today, a Florida rabbi, for example, must undergo the same training as the early members of the priesthood.
The term Ribbi or Rabban, as they are also called, derives from the Hebrew word that translates as Great One or My Master. This indicates the measure of respect that these religious leaders enjoy within their communities and congregations. They are revered as scholars and their interpretation of the Jewish law is seen as final and authoritative. They almost always play a prominent leadership role within the Jewish community.
The training necessary to become an ordained Ribbi is arduous and last for five years. Most of this time is spent on studies of response and Jewish law. After five years the student is awarded the qualification of Yore yore. The qualification translates as He Shall Teach. A small percentage of students continue to receive a further qualification called Yadin yadin. This means He Shall Judge.
Judaism consists of many different movements and there have always been differences and even disputes between the various movement. Some movements, such as the Orthodox and Conservatives will not accept the qualifications or authority of Ribbis belonging to other movements. The Reconstructive and Reform movements will accept the authority of Ribbis from other movements but they will not accept their interpretation of the Jewish law.
Traditionally only men qualified to be ordained as Ribbis. There are a few notable exceptions, such as Asenath Barzani, who worked as a rabbi among Kurdish Jews in the seventeenth century. With the exception of the Orthodox and some of the more conservative movements this is no longer the case. Women have been ordained for several decades now. Progressive movements will even allow the ordination of openly gay and lesbian people.
Traditionally, Ribbis concentrated on the interpretation of Jewish law and officiated only at important ceremonies. During the past few decades, however, they have been influenced to take on other roles within their congregations. Many of these changes have been inspired by the roles Christian pastors are expected to play. They play the role of counselor, preacher and teacher and many Ribbis play prominent roles in civic organizations.
Conversion to Judaism is a thorny issue. The various denominations have different requirements that must be met before conversation can be confirm by a rabbinical court consisting of three Ribbis. Those wishing to convert are generally required to study Jewish law and to incorporate Jewish practices in their daily lives. The problem is that some movements will not accept converts from other movements as Jews.
Rabbis play a very important role in the lives of Jewish communities. They adjudicate disputes, explain the Jewish law and act as community leaders. The culture of Jews is steeped in tradition but is governed by the Torah. The local Ribbi is the final authority regarding the interpretation of these laws.
The term Ribbi or Rabban, as they are also called, derives from the Hebrew word that translates as Great One or My Master. This indicates the measure of respect that these religious leaders enjoy within their communities and congregations. They are revered as scholars and their interpretation of the Jewish law is seen as final and authoritative. They almost always play a prominent leadership role within the Jewish community.
The training necessary to become an ordained Ribbi is arduous and last for five years. Most of this time is spent on studies of response and Jewish law. After five years the student is awarded the qualification of Yore yore. The qualification translates as He Shall Teach. A small percentage of students continue to receive a further qualification called Yadin yadin. This means He Shall Judge.
Judaism consists of many different movements and there have always been differences and even disputes between the various movement. Some movements, such as the Orthodox and Conservatives will not accept the qualifications or authority of Ribbis belonging to other movements. The Reconstructive and Reform movements will accept the authority of Ribbis from other movements but they will not accept their interpretation of the Jewish law.
Traditionally only men qualified to be ordained as Ribbis. There are a few notable exceptions, such as Asenath Barzani, who worked as a rabbi among Kurdish Jews in the seventeenth century. With the exception of the Orthodox and some of the more conservative movements this is no longer the case. Women have been ordained for several decades now. Progressive movements will even allow the ordination of openly gay and lesbian people.
Traditionally, Ribbis concentrated on the interpretation of Jewish law and officiated only at important ceremonies. During the past few decades, however, they have been influenced to take on other roles within their congregations. Many of these changes have been inspired by the roles Christian pastors are expected to play. They play the role of counselor, preacher and teacher and many Ribbis play prominent roles in civic organizations.
Conversion to Judaism is a thorny issue. The various denominations have different requirements that must be met before conversation can be confirm by a rabbinical court consisting of three Ribbis. Those wishing to convert are generally required to study Jewish law and to incorporate Jewish practices in their daily lives. The problem is that some movements will not accept converts from other movements as Jews.
Rabbis play a very important role in the lives of Jewish communities. They adjudicate disputes, explain the Jewish law and act as community leaders. The culture of Jews is steeped in tradition but is governed by the Torah. The local Ribbi is the final authority regarding the interpretation of these laws.
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