If you are referring to a specific rabbi using a proper noun/title, yes— in the same way you would use “Reverend” or “Father” as a title.
If you are using the word as an improper noun, then no. It is like the words “doctor“ and “professor” in this way.
Examples:
I met Rabbi Goldbloom‘s husband yesterday. Her husband is also a rabbi.
Talk to your rabbi about that issue. My rabbi— whose name is Rabbi Diamond— is of a different sect.
Did you try the gefilte-fish, Rabbi?
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The word rabbi should be capitalized if it is use as a direct address.Example:
Rabbi, is it true?
No, the word forecast should not be capitalized in a sentence.
No, unless you are using it as part of a title like a story called "The Rabbi and the Bear", or in a persons name like Rabbi John Friedman.
No it does not have to be.
The word 'the' is capitalized when it is the first word in a sentence (as the beginning of this sentence) or part of a title ("The Last Supper" or "The Cat In The Hat") . The first word in a sentence or title is always capitalized.
Well, as a common noun it does not need to be capitalized as for it used in this sentence, " I'd like to give you a wedding at my house." but if used as a proper noun it does need to be capitalized. " I loved the Wedding."
The likely word is rabbi (Jewish clergy), capitalized Rabbi if used with a name.
No, the word forecast should not be capitalized in a sentence.
No, the word basketball is not a proper noun and so it does not get capitalized in a sentence unless it is the first word of that sentence.
No, unless you are using it as part of a title like a story called "The Rabbi and the Bear", or in a persons name like Rabbi John Friedman.
No it shouldn't be capitalized.
No, the word "region" does not need to be capitalized in a sentence unless it is the first word of the sentence or part of a proper noun (e.g. "Pacific Northwest region").
The word "Arctic" is capitalized.
The rabbi made everyone feel welcome in his congregation.
The word angels is a common plural noun. It is not capitalized unless the first word of a sentence.
Mammogram should not be capitalized unless it's the first word in the sentence.
When it is at the start of a sentence.
No it does not have to be.