1. plural of rabbi; Jewish religious leaders and teachers of Jewish law

Examples

• The rabbis gathered to discuss the interpretation of the ancient text.
• Many rabbis in the community offer counseling services to their congregants.
• The conference brought together rabbis from different denominations.
• Local rabbis worked together to organize the interfaith dialogue.
• The rabbis blessed the new synagogue during the dedication ceremony.
• Several rabbis contributed essays to the religious studies journal.