They were dying because his students lacked a high level of respect for each other and it was G-d's punishment towards them.
You first have to be ordained as a rabbi.
A rabbi is first and foremost a teacher. But a rabbi is also the spiritual leader of the congregation, leading services, officiating at weddings and funerals, etc.
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Meir Auerbach (1860-1871)
Jacob Meir (1921-1939)
Not if used in general, as in "I spoke with the rabbi." But it is capitalized when used with a proper name, as in "Rabbi Elias was in attendance." When referring to a rabbi in writing, on first reference, capitalize before a name. On second reference use only the last name.
It was eaten by a rabbi, Hillel the Elder.
First sense is your sight.
Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog (1948-1959)
Prior to the year of their bar mitzvah, after sundown on Passover.
Any Jewish person may lead prayer services in a synagogue, but often a Rabbi leads.
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