How important is a Rabbi in a Jewish community?

This was the very beginning of the role of Rabbi. Is it important? What happened to the people of tribes that were deported by the Assyrians? Gone. Assimilated. read more

It’s important to have someone in the community who can lead the community. A rabbi is needed to hatch, match, and dispatch, as they say, to help welcome new members to the community, to perform the marriages and to comfort the grieving. It’s very vital for a community’s cohesion to someone in charge of such a role. read more

The rabbi is the spiritual leader of a Jewish community, leading services, conducting life cycle events and serving as a counselor and role model. The rabbi is the spiritual leader of a Jewish community, leading services, conducting life cycle events and serving as a counselor and role model. read more

While there are tangible benefits to joining a synagogue (such as attending High Holy Day services, Jewish Education School for your children, etc.), there is an intangible element to joining a synagogue that is even more important—by joining a synagogue, you are becoming part of a Jewish community. read more

The formal recognition of Rabbi matters because this means that this person as a teacher is teaching Judaism that is consistent with the community which awards this title. A Reform Rabbi will not be recognized by a Chassidic community as a proper teacher for their children. read more