rabbinical

[ ruh-bin-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of or relating to rabbis rabbi or their learning, writings, etc.
2. for the rabbinate:

   a rabbinical school.

Other Words From

• non·rab·bin·i·cal adjective
• un·rab·bin·ic adjective
• un·rab·bin·i·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of rabbinical¹

1615–25; < Medieval Latin rabbīn ( us ) of a rabbi ¹ + -ical

Example Sentences

Its work has ranged from training rabbinical students — who went on to preach sermons against polarization — to a multi-faith initiative to address the opioid crisis in West Virginia.

From Seattle Times

Though his father was a lawyer, Rabbi David Ellenson was surrounded by rabbis and rabbinical students for much of his life.

From New York Times

While Susan was in rabbinical school in New York City, Sarah was getting her start on “Saturday Night Live,” and they’d host a weekly dinner mixing their friend groups of young students and comedians.

From Los Angeles Times

At its core, the rabbinical council is a space that “deeply respects and honors the sanctity of life,” Basior said.

From Seattle Times

Since the prayer is not required by the various denominational rabbinical assemblies, it is relatively easy for rabbis and congregational leaders to drop it.

From Washington Post

Related Words

• ecclesiastical
• ministerial
• monastic
• pastoral