The Rambam (Rabbi Moses Maimonides 1138-1204) wrote some important books that are used by Jews all over. Amongst his books: * Guide of the Perplexed a philosophical book proving that The Bible and Jewish faith fo not conflict with Aristotle's views.
* Commentary on the Mishnah
* Mishneh Torah, 14 volumes containing all laws that a Jew needs to know and practice.
It is thanks to the Torah and those who teach it that there are Jews today. Otherwise assimilation would have demolished Jewish identity completely, centuries ago.
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Rabbis.
They helped Jews learn about their heritage.
The religious leaders of Jews are called Rabbis.
the authority of rabbis (teachers)
Rabbis are teachers and clergy people.
I think you are confused with the word "priest" in Judaism they are called Rabbis and yes Reform Jews can become Rabbis.
The Rabbis and sages. See also:Important Jewish leaders, prophets and rabbis
No. Most Jews do not believe in demonic possession.Answer:There are (possibly apocryphal) accounts of Rabbis doing exorcism. However, this is uncommon and definitely not standard practice.
Here are some answers. 1. The Rabbis were active in Pidyon Shevuyim, meaning that they paid for the release of as many enslaved and abducted Jews as possible. This number ran into the thousands. 2. In all generations, Rabbis have been involved in Tzeddakah: the disbursing of charity to feed the poor. 3. The Rabbis interceded with the Romans whenever possible, to try to have some of the harsh decrees allayed (Talmud, Gittin 56b).
YES. Conservative Judaism has permitted the ordination of Jews since October 1983.
Rabbis have no requirement to wear clothing that is different from other Jews. They are not priests.
The Rabbis (Pharisees) emphasized personal piety and adherence to the ethics implicit in the laws of the Torah, while the Saducees emphasized the Temple in Jerusalem and the obligations of Jews to undertake pilgrimages and make sacrifices there. When Rome destroyed the Temple in the year 70, the entire foundation of the Saducees' style of Judaism was destroyed, while the Rabbis ethical teachings continued to be relevant.