English Explanatory Dictionary

rebbe

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The spiritual leader of a Hasidic Jewish community.
  2. A teacher of Torah, especially in a primary school.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɛbi/ /ˈɹɛbə/

Word forms

rebbe rebbes

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish רבי (rebe). Doublet of rabbi.

Synonyms

admor

Related words

rabbi reb rebbetzin

Derived words

rebbe card
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