CultureAugust 27, 2026
congregational
kon-gruh-GAY-shuh-nul
Definition
Relating to the duties, activities, or leadership role of a rabbi who serves a specific local assembly or synagogue members.
Etymology
The word derives from the Latin 'congregationem', meaning an assembly or gathering, which comes from the verb 'congregare', meaning to collect together.
In the news
The article uses the term to distinguish between different types of rabbinical roles, contrasting 'congregational' work with other forms of communal or justice-oriented service.
Rabbis of LA | Justice, Justice Rabbi Simonds Pursues
Read the full article ↗Jewish Journal