Orthodox rabbi
Conservative Jewish leader
An Orthodox rabbi is a Jewish religious leader ordained within Orthodox Judaism, the branch that adheres strictly to traditional Jewish law (halakha) and practice.
Orthodox rabbis serve as authorities on religious matters, lead congregations, perform lifecycle ceremonies, and rule on questions of observance.
The term distinguishes them from rabbis in Reform, Conservative, or other Jewish denominations that interpret tradition more liberally.
- TorahJudaism's core scripture
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- TalmudRabbinic law compilation
- religious lawFaith-based governance system
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One embracing nontheistic ethics
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