Category: rabbi
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Richard Feynman meets Rabbinical Students
Richard Feynman was possibly the greatest physicist of the second half of the 20th century. Although he was Jewish, he was very far removed from traditional Jewish learning and practice. But he was always keen to learn (and equally frustrated by others who did not want to learn). I was rereading a biography of Feynman,… Read more
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What is the difference between Rabbi and Rebbi?
I came across this quote on the website of the Biala Rebbe of Bnei Brak There are many differences but in short, a Rebbe listens to you from your soul and gives you guidance and answers from that level. Whereas a Rabbi, listens to you from a your mouth and gives you guidance and answers… Read more
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So you wanna be a Rabbi??
(also posted on Torahlab.org) Jack’s Shackposted a question about what it takes to be a Rabbi. I suspect that if you conducted a survey of traits required to become a rabbi piety and devotion might not even make the top of the list. Right up there at the top would be stories and story telling.… Read more