PoliticsAugust 16, 2026
rabbinical
RAB-uh-nih-kuhl
Definition
Relating to rabbis, their teachings, or the Jewish laws and traditions they interpret.
Etymology
Derived from the Hebrew word 'rabbi' (my teacher/master) via the Late Latin 'rabbinicus', this term entered English in the 17th century to describe matters concerning Jewish religious authority.
In the news
The article mentions 'rabbinical courts' as an institution that required budget allocations to prevent its computer systems from shutting down during the election recess.
Knesset requests High Court unfreeze previously-approved budget transfers
Read the full article ↗The Jerusalem Post