In the normal devout Jew's life, does he or she feel a direct connection to the Almighty? Or are rabbis considered more holy and closer than the regular folk?
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 8:20 pm
Every Jew has a personal connection with God. In most of Judaism, a rabbi is not considered more holy than anyone else, though he is probably more learned (or she in non-Orthodox communities). In every Jewish service there is a prayer said that is set as a personal, silent prayer to God. Also, a rabbi is NEVER needed to hold any kind of service, as long as there is someone who knows it well enough to lead it.
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