noun

• 1Judaism
  A rabbi, especially one who holds a position of authority or who acts as a personal mentor.

  ‘‘Mikneh Rav,’ he says, means that they had acquired a Rav with whom they were extremely attached.’

  More example sentences

  • ‘Everyone should know that each individual situation must be considered carefully and a Rav must make the decision - not a Doctor.’

  Synonyms

  spiritual teacher, teacher, tutor, sage, counsellor, mentor, guiding light, spiritual leader, leader, master

  Origin

  Partly via Yiddish.

  1. 1.1(in orthodox Judaism) a title of respect and form of address preceding a personal name.
     More example sentences

     • ‘Rav Schacter has apologized for his off the cuff statements that certainly do not represent his views.’