Chief rabbi

Chief rabbi is a title given in several countries to the recognised religious leader of that country's Jewish community. Israel has traditionally had two chief rabbis, one Ashkenazi and one Sephardi.

Related Topics:
Rabbi - Jewish - Israel - Ashkenazi - Sephardi

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Cities with large Jewish communities may also have their own chief rabbis; this is especially the case in Israel but has also been past practice in major Jewish centres in Europe.

Related Topics:
Israel - Europe

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