Semicha

:See related article about rabbis (who may or may not have formal semicha ("ordination").)

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Semicha (סמיכה) (meaning "leaning ") is a Hebrew word referring to what may be roughly translated as the "ordination" (in Hebrew: semichut סמיכות) of a rabbi within Judaism. It is the "transmission" of rabbinic authority in the form of an authorization to give advice or judgment in Jewish law. It is often referred to as rabbinic ordination.

Related Topics:
Hebrew - Ordination - Rabbi - Judaism - Authorization - Jewish law

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A second and distinct meaning of semicha is the laying of hands upon an offering of a korban ("sacrifice") in the times of the Temple in Jerusalem, see Semicha in sacrifices.

Related Topics:
Korban - Sacrifice - Temple in Jerusalem - Semicha in sacrifices

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