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Rabbi vs Chaplain - What's the difference?

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As nouns the difference between rabbi and chaplain

is that rabbi is a Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions while chaplain is a member of the clergy officially assigned to an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

rabbi

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A Jewish scholar or teacher of halacha (Jewish law), capable of making halachic decisions.
  • A Jew who is or is qualified to be the leader of a Jewish congregation.
  • A senior officer who acts as a mentor.
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    • Related terms

    * rav, rabbeinu, rebbe, reb, rebbetzin

    chaplain

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A member of the clergy officially assigned to an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

    • Derived terms

    * chaplaincy