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Meanings of chief rabbi in English

Russian
главный раввин
Portuguese
rabino-chefe
Spanish
gran rabino
Catalan
gran rabí

Title given in several countries to the recognized religious leader of that country's Jewish community.

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главный раввин
Usage of chief rabbi in English
1
The individual in question was no more anti-Semitic than a chief rabbi.
The Irish Times
2
The family moved to Dublin when his father became chief rabbi of Ireland.
The Irish Times
3
They know he is the best candidate to be chief rabbi.
The South African
4
Is the chief rabbi urging voters not to opt for Labour?
The Guardian
5
Turkey's top Muslim cleric and chief rabbi also attended.
Reuters
6
Either the chief rabbi of London or Samuel Isaacson, who owns the pawnshop down the street.
What alice knew: a most curious tale of henry james & jack the r...
7
Rebekah was to be married to the son of the chief rabbi of the Paris synagogue.
Dangerous Women
8
Also news that the former chief rabbi, Lord Jonathan Sacks has described Jeremy Corbyn as an anti-Semite.
Radio NZ
9
This week the chief rabbi, Jonathan Sacks, claimed a similar anti-Israeli bias operated in the British media.
The Guardian
10
But, at the same time, let strict search be made; and also bring me the chief rabbi.'
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 449 / Volume 18, New Series, A...
11
And Israel's chief rabbi invoked the Holocaust.
The Irish Times
12
Israeli chief rabbi Yona Metzger today praised Pope Benedict's inter-religious outreach after news of his impending resignation emerged.
The Irish Times
13
Rabbi Mirvis, who is the former chief rabbi of Ireland, comes to the role from his Finchley-based synagogue.
The South African
14
Poland's chief rabbi, Michael Schudrich, said: It is hurtful for all Poles to hear of Polish death camps.
The Guardian
15
The chief rabbi of Israel, John Metzger, has praised my country for its tradition of openness and tolerance.
The Guardian
16
The office of Rome's chief rabbi said the visit, scheduled for tomorrow, was off but gave no immediate details.
The Irish Times
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Translations for chief rabbi
Portuguese
rabino-chefe
Catalan
gran rabí
Chief rabbi across language varieties
United Kingdom
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