What is the Jewish spiritual leader called?

Answer 1

Most Jewish religious leaders are titled Rabbi or Rav. Chassidic leaders are called Rebbe. Sefardi leaders are often titled Chacham. Judges are called Dayan.

Answer 2

RABBIS.

Judaism is a Congregationalist Religion, which means that each community/congregation of Jews operates almost autonomously. This is the exact opposite of Catholicism, where there is an established worldwide hierarchy of power. In each community, Jews are led by their RABBIS. What prevents Judaism from splintering endlessly (like some Christian congregationalist churches) is that Jews will respect learned Rabbis from other communities who write halakhic (Jewish legal) opinions on specific religious issues. In most countries with a significant Jewish population, there is a Chief Rabbi, which is a ceremonial position of first among equals in the country.

The government of Israel (excusing the Chief Rabbis of Israel) has NOTHING to do with the Jewish religious leadership. Conversely, the Jewish Religious Leadership in Israel and the Israeli government are often at odds concerning particular policies, such as the military draft.

Answer 3

They are called Rabbis.

Spiritual leaders are called Rabbis (teachers). There are also officials called cantors who lead worship chants.

Answer 4

I think theJews have a chief rabbi of some sort other then that and the Prime Minister of Israel I don't

Answer 5

The name given to a Jewish religious leader is a 'Rabbi'.

Answer 6

A rabbi or a cantor can function as a spiritual leader.

Answer 7

They are called Rabbis.

Answer 8

Rabbis.