Jewish Religious Terminology

noun the body of rabbis

• The rabbinate is responsible for overseeing religious and spiritual matters within the community.
• My cousin is studying to become a rabbi and join the rabbinate.
• Some people think the rabbinate is too strict in its interpretations of religious laws.
• The rabbinate serves as a guiding light for those seeking spiritual guidance.

noun A synagogue or place of Jewish worship.

• The community gathered at the shul for the evening service.
• Let's meet at the shul for the holiday celebration.
• I heard there's a cool event happening at the shul tonight.
• The shul of knowledge is where I go to learn and grow.

noun a proper noun representing a specific entity or organization

• The abbethdin presided over the religious ceremony with great solemnity.
• I heard the abbethdin will be leading the prayer service tonight.
• Hey, did you see the abbethdin's new robe? It's lit!
• She was like the abbethdin of the group, always guiding and leading us in the right direction.