2007-01-15 02:21:07 · 5 answers · asked by jkc19452004 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes; of course.
2007-01-15 02:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by Ivri_Anokhi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must first recall that several 'orders' of Judaism exist: Conservative, Reform, Hassidic, etc. Of course a rabbi is expected to play a role as a community leader, but many great rabbis were single. A rabbi is a teacher, an expert on the Torah and Talmud. The kosher laws command Jews to be fruitful and multply, so that is a commandment, so, yes, depending on the orthodoxy of the community, they will expect a married rabbi with children.
2007-01-15 10:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by suriak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a mitzvah to marry and have children. Rabbis are very nearly required to be married for two reasons. One is to show a good example to the community by oberserving the mitzvah. The other is so he can relate on a personal level to the members of the congregation, most of whom are married and will come to him for advice.
2007-01-15 11:41:39 · answer #3 · answered by MaryBridget G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course!
Besides, what kind of advice on homelife could you possibly expect from a celebate single guy!?
2007-01-15 10:29:09 · answer #4 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most are.
2007-01-15 16:01:12 · answer #5 · answered by ysk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋