rabbi

n. a person who is a leader or teacher in the Jewish religion.

n. a Jewish scholar or teacher of Jewish law, or a person qualified to lead a Jewish congregation.

“The rabbi spoke to the congregation about the importance of kindness.”

“After years of rigorous study in the seminary, he was finally ordained as a rabbi and took over the local synagogue.”

n. a senior person in an organisation, like the police, who helps and protects a younger worker.

n. a senior officer or official who acts as a mentor and protector to a subordinate, particularly within the NYPD or similar bureaucracies.

“The young detective was lucky to have a powerful rabbi at headquarters.”

“Without a rabbi in the upper echelons of the department, his chances of a promotion to sergeant were slim despite his excellent record.”

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