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Since the beginning of time, Judaism NEVER demanded celibacy, like Roman Catholicism. Rabbis from ALL Branches of Judaism were required to marry and have at least 2 children.
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Can a Jewish woman be a Rabbi?
-- The modern Reform and Reconstructionist Jewish movements ordain female rabbis. -- The Conservative Jewish movement began to ordain women within the past 20 years. -- Orthodox Judaism has never ordained women.
What are the Jewish holy men called?
The Jewish religion doesn't have holy men, but prayer services are sometimes led by special teachers, called Rabbis. The Hebrew word for Rabbi is Rav (רב). A rabbi may be male or female (yes there are Orthodox women rabbis) and they are not required for prayer services.
What are facts about rabbis job?
Rabbis are teachersRabbis are not holy men (or women) or priestsRabbis often lead Jewish prayer services, though this is not a requirementRabbis in most countries can perform weddingsMen or women can become rabbis, even in Orthodox, though there have only been a handful of Orthodox women rabbis, and they are not permitted to lead men in prayer. (it's true. Asenath Barzani was the first Orthodox woman rabbi in the 17th Century).Rabbis cannot bless objects or people. They can only ask God to bless objects and people. (they do not and cannot make food kosher by blessing it. Trans-substantiation is not a Jewish concept).Rabbis can get married, and in fact, Orthodox rabbis are supposed to be married.The minimum age requirement for a rabbi is 13 (though a rabbi that young is virtually unheard of).Jewish congregations and services do not require the presence of a Rabbi.The wife of a rabbi is called a rebbetzin. There is no term for the husband of a Rabbi, though a proposed term is rebbetz.
When was Union of Orthodox Rabbis created?
Union of Orthodox Rabbis was created in 1901.
Is a rabbi always a man?
No, there are female rabbis, even amongst the Orthodox. (Orthodox female rabbis aren't pulpit rabbis.)
What are facts about a rabbi's job?
Rabbis are teachersRabbis are not holy men (or women) or priestsRabbis often lead Jewish prayer services, though this is not a requirementRabbis in most countries can perform weddingsMen or women can become rabbis, even in Orthodox, though there have only been a handful of Orthodox women rabbis, and they are not permitted to lead men in prayer. (it's true. Asenath Barzani was the first Orthodox woman rabbi in the 17th Century).Rabbis cannot bless objects or people. They can only ask God to bless objects and people. (they do not and cannot make food kosher by blessing it. Trans-substantiation is not a Jewish concept).Rabbis can get married, and in fact, Orthodox rabbis are supposed to be married.The minimum age requirement for a rabbi is 13 (though a rabbi that young is virtually unheard of).Jewish congregations and services do not require the presence of a Rabbi.The wife of a rabbi is called a rebbetzin. There is no term for the husband of a Rabbi, though a proposed term is rebbetz.
Can I marry a Jewish girl if I'm not Jewish?
Yes, it's very easy to marry a Jewish girl if you are not Jewish. In most cases you would need to hav a civil wedding though, because many non-orthodox and all orthodox Rabbis would refuse to perform the ceremony.
What Jewish culture wears their kippah all the time?
Most Orthodox and Ultra-orthodox Jewish men wear a kippah all the time. Married women in this group also cover their hair in public. Some non-orthdox Jews also wear a kippah all the time, particularly some rabbis and cantors.
What are the holy men called?
The Jewish religion doesn't have holy men, but prayer services are sometimes led by special teachers, called Rabbis. The Hebrew word for Rabbi is Rav (רב). A rabbi may be male or female (yes there are Orthodox women rabbis) and they are not required for prayer services.
Who descended from along line of rabbis?
It's mostly Orthodox rabbis who are multi-generational rabbis.
Can women be the rabbis in an orthodox synagogue?
No.
What are Jewish Holy men called in Hebrew?
The Jewish religion doesn't have holy men, but prayer services are sometimes led by special teachers, called Rabbis. The Hebrew word for Rabbi is Rav (רב). A rabbi may be male or female (yes there are Orthodox women rabbis) and they are not required for prayer services.
