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Meaning of "Rav" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RAV

Rav  [ræv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RAV

noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Rav is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES RAV MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Rav

Rav is the Hebrew word for rabbi. For a more nuanced discussion see semicha. The term is also frequently used by Orthodox Jews to refer to one's own rabbi. In the Talmud, the title Rav generally precedes the names of Babylonian Amoraim, whereas the title Rabbi generally precedes the names of ordained scholars in Palestine. In the Talmud, Rav or Rab is a common name for Abba Arika, the first Amora, who established the great yeshiva at Sura, which, using the Mishnah as text, led to the compilation of the Talmud. In some Hasidic groups, the Rebbe is also referred to as a Rav; in other circles, the Rav is distinct from the Rebbe and is the highest Dayan of the group. The term rav is also a generic term for a teacher or a personal spiritual guide. For example, Pirkei Avot tells us that "Joshua ben Perachyah said: Provide for yourself a teacher."...

Definition of Rav in the English dictionary

The definition of Rav in the dictionary is a rabbi who is a person's religious mentor, or one to whom questions are addressed for authoritative decision. Other definition of Rav is the title preferred by many orthodox rabbis to distinguish them from the clergy of other brands of Judaism.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RAV

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WORDS THAT END LIKE RAV

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Yugoslav

Synonyms and antonyms of Rav in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Rav» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RAV

Find out the translation of Rav to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Rav from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Rav» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

RAV
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Rav
570 millions of speakers

English

Rav
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

राव
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

راف
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Рав
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Rav
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রবির
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Rav
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Rav
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

rav
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ラブ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

RAV
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Rav
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Rav
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

RAV
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

राव
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Rav
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Rav
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rav
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Рав
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Rav
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Rav
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Rav
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Rav
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Rav
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Rav

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RAV»

The term «Rav» is very widely used and occupies the 23.014 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RAV» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Rav

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RAV»

Discover the use of Rav in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Rav and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Reflections of the Rav: Lessons in Jewish Thought Adapted ...
Rabbi Besdin's first volume of "reconstructions" of the thought of "the Rav," Rabbi J.B. Soloveitchik, revered halakhic and spiritual mentor of centrist Orthodoxy, was widely acclaimed when first published and continues to be reprinted.
Abraham R. Besdin, 1993
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The Rav: The World of Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik
"This first volume recounts the details of the lives of the Rav and his forebears.
Aaron Rakeffet-Rothkoff, Joseph Epstein, 1999
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The Rav Speaks: Five Addresses on Israel, History and the ...
Then, as today, the eternal truth of his words spoke to the concerns and challenges we face as Jews in Israel and America.The essential principles of Judaism, and the eternal links between God, Torah, the Jewish people, and the Land of ...
Joseph Dov Soloveitchik, Joseph B. Soloveitchik, 1982
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Reflections of the Rav: Man of faith in the modern world
Rabbi Besdin's second collection dealing with such perennial themes as repentance, faith, reasons for mitzvot, transmitting the Mesorah, and more. There are also a number of chapters dealing with Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.
Joseph Dov Soloveitchik, 1989
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Apprentice: A Novel of Love, the Talmud, and Sorcery
After learning the Torah by heart in third-century Babylonia, Hisdadukh is prevented from continuing with her studies because she is female and considers practicing sorcery in this new novel from the author of the Rashi's Daughters series.
Maggie Anton, 2012
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Nano: Technology of Mind Over Matter
A forefront Kabbalah teacher explores the intersection between science, spirit, and Kabbalah wisdom, in a guide that considers the scientific concept of "less is more" in spiritual terms that are based on a philosophy that space will ...
Philip S. Berg, Rav Berg, 2008
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Kabbalah for the Student
In addition to authentic texts by these great Kabbalists, this book offers illustrations that accurately depict the evolution of the Upper Worlds as Kabbalists experience them, as well as several helpful essays to enhance our understanding ...
Rav Yehuda Ashlag, Barukh Shalom Ashlag, Michael Laitman, 2008
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Rav Hisda's Daughter, Book I: Apprentice: A Novel of Love, ...
Based on actual Talmud texts and populated with its rabbis and their families, Rav Hisda's Daughter: Book I – Apprentice brings the world of the Talmud to life - from a woman's perspective.
Maggie Anton, 2012
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The Zohar: by Rav Shimon bar Yochai : from the book of ...
For the first time in human history, the Zohar, the sacred 2,000-year old guide to the books of the Bible, appears in English!
Michael Berg (Rabbi.), Simeon bar Yoḥai, 2003
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A Blaze in the Darkening Gloom: The Life of Rav Meir Shapiro ...
Expertly written, this fascinating book will draw you back in time, to a world that was, and a dream that is, and will be, preserved forever.
Yehoshuʻa Boimel, Meir Shapira, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RAV»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Rav is used in the context of the following news items.
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Southern Charm S2 E10: The Tragedy of T-Rav
The revelation of the T-Rav "assault" has all the Southern Charmers reeling as this week's episode kicks off. Whitney is sad that Thomas' political career has ... «Charleston City Paper, May 15»
2
Ma'ayanot Remembers Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, z”tl
This past Tuesday, April 28th, Ma'ayanot hosted a moving azkara (memorial service) in commemoration of the recent passing of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, ... «Jewish Link of New Jersey, Apr 15»
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Southern Charm recap: Founders' Ball a fiasco for T-Rav and Kathryn
T-Rav takes the opportunity to skewer Whitney for his ill-fated campaign ad, saying he went down in the polls for it. Whitney immediately bristles at the comment, ... «Hilton Head Island Packet, Apr 15»
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Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, idiosyncratic titan of Israeli Modern …
I am privileged to call myself a student, one of the many thousands, of Rav Aharon Lichtenstein, of blessed memory; though – and this is no false humility – I am ... «Haaretz, Apr 15»
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T-Rav & Kathryn Host An Open House For The Campaign On …
In an effort to get to know constituents and to show the voters he can be a down-home guy, T-Rav hosted an open house at the Ravenel Plantation. He, a reality ... «Bustle, Apr 15»
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Kathryn & T-Rav Reconcile After The "Raise The Roof" Incident On …
When we last saw our Charmers, a kale salad dinner was cut short when Kathryn and T-Rav butted heads over the U.S. Senate hopeful's “Raise the Roof” ... «Bustle, Apr 15»
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Rabbi Ariel Rav-Noy, 36, Served Persian-Jewish Community in Los …
Rabbi Ariel Rav-Noy, assistant director of Chabad Persian Youth in Los Angeles, passed away suddenly earlier today. He was 36 years old. He is recalled by ... «Chabad.org, Jan 15»
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Hiddush Calls for an Investigation into Rav Shlomo Amar 48 Hours …
Rav Amar is supported by the Bayit Yehudi party and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat. Hiddush alleges that the rabbi solicited significant funds for a private tzedaka. «Yeshiva World News, Oct 14»
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T. Rav won't be returning if there's a second season of Southern …
City Paper followed up with him, and this is what T. Rav had to say: "My tweet may be a moot point as I have no idea if there will be a season two. With the birth of ... «Charleston City Paper, Jun 14»
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'Southern Charm': Thomas Ravenel and Kathryn Dennis Break Up …
So much went down between T-Rav and Kathryn in just one hour! ... Kathryn admitted she slept with Whitney Sudler-Smith after T-Rav dumped her. Pin it. T-Rav ... «Bustle, Apr 14»

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