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Usu. Translated Grand Rabbi. The leader of a Chasidic community, often believed to have special, mystical power. When Lubavitcher Chasidim speak of "The Rebbe," they are referring to Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson.
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A general term encompassing all movements of Judaism descended from Pharisaic Judaism; that is, virtually all movements in existence today.
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Favorite wife of Jacob. Mother of Joseph and Benjamin. One of the Matriarchs of Judaism.
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A tale-bearer. Derived from a word meaning trader or merchant. Tale-bearing is a serious sin in Judaism. See Speech and Lashon Ha-Ra.
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Rabbi Moshe ben Maimon, one of the greatest medieval Jewish scholars. "Rambam" is an acronym (RMBM). Better known to the secular world as Maimonides.
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Rabbi Moshe ben Nachman, one of the greatest medieval Jewish scholars. Also known as Nachmanides.
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A style of writing used to distinguish commentary from the text it comments upon. Named for Rashi, the greatest commentator.
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A religious teacher and person authorized to make decisions on issues of Jewish law. Also performs many of the same functions as a Protestant minister. When I speak generally of things that were said or decided by "the rabbis," I am speaking of matters that have been generally agreed upon by authoritative Jewish scholars over the centuries.
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