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By Hyphen Parent

Is there such a thing as a “Lord Rabbi?”

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In the sense of “Lord” as a British title, yes there are rabbis who have been knighted. Rabbi Sacks is a Brittish rabbi and the former Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth. His full official title is Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.
 

 

In the sense of “Lord” as a master, no. There are rabbis who are the head of certain groups, but there is no pope-like position in Judaism.
 

 

There is also no book titled “Lord of the Rabbis” which is a shame because that’s something I’d love to read. One kippah to rule them all.
 

 

 

Hyphen Parent
Hyphen Parent
Dorothy-Ann Parent (better known as Hyphen) is a writer, a traditional Jew, a seeker of justice, a lover of stories and someone who’s best not left unattended in a bookshop or animal shelter.

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Neal Schindler
Neal Schindler
10 years ago

The Sith Lord Rabbi is to be avoided, because, y’know, ruthless and homicidal.