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rabbi
A Jewish scholar or teacher who serves as the spiritual leader of a Jewish community. He is responsible for interpreting religious laws and leading religious services.
Der Rabbiner hielt eine Predigt über die Bedeutung des Pessachfestes.
The rabbi gave a sermon about the meaning of Passover.
The word 'Rabbiner' (rabbi) comes from the Hebrew word 'Rabbi', which means 'my master' or 'my teacher'. This emphasizes the role as a scholar and respected person.
Er wird von seiner Gemeinde als weiser Rabbiner sehr geschätzt.
He is highly valued by his community as a wise rabbi.
The title 'Rabbiner' (rabbi) is used exclusively in Judaism for a spiritual leader. It is the Jewish equivalent of a priest or pastor in Christianity.
Für die Trauung benötigte das Paar einen Rabbiner.
The couple needed a rabbi for the wedding ceremony.
Common verbs used with 'Rabbiner' (rabbi) are 'einen Rabbiner fragen' (to ask a rabbi) or 'einen Rabbiner konsultieren' (to consult a rabbi). You can also go 'zum Rabbiner' (to the rabbi) to seek advice.
Bei Fragen zur religiösen Praxis kann man den Rabbiner der Gemeinde konsultieren.
For questions about religious practice, you can consult the community's rabbi.
pastor
'der Pfarrer' and 'der Rabbiner' are both religious leaders or teachers in a community. However, they belong to different religions. A 'Pfarrer' is a Christian clergy member, for example in a Protestant or Catholic congregation. A 'Rabbiner' is a Jewish scholar and leader of a Jewish community. Learners may confuse the words because both take part in religious services and give people religious guidance. For Christian congregations, you say 'Pfarrer'; for Jewish communities, 'Rabbiner'.
Vor dem Fest beantwortet der Rabbiner viele Fragen der Gemeinde.
Before the festival, the rabbi answers many questions from the community.
Am Sonntag spricht der Pfarrer in der Kirche über Hoffnung.
On Sunday, the pastor speaks about hope in church.