Rav

/ rav; ræv /

noun

a rabbi who is a person's religious mentor, or one to whom questions are addressed for authoritative decision
the title preferred by many orthodox rabbis to distinguish them from the clergy of other brands of Judaism

There was a great deal about Rav Froman that was sensational, in every sense of the word.

Rav′elling, a ravelled thread; Rav′elling-en′gine, a machine for tearing rags.

Rav′enous, Rav′ined, voracious: devouring with rapacity: eager for prey or gratification.

Ravelin, rav′lin, n. a detached work with two embankments raised before the counterscarp.

The more modest and simple the Rav, the haughtier and more exigent the Rebbetzin.

And the rav knew about everything: about going on a journey, about business, about marrying, about purifying vessels for Passover.

April 23, 2024inveterate

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