Q&A: Who Is Called “Rabbi”
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Who Is Called “Rabbi”
Question
Hello and blessings. If a person is a Torah scholar, gives classes, and says words of Torah, but is not an ordained rabbi and has asked not to be called “Rabbi” but rather by his first name, is one still required / is it still appropriate to call him “Rabbi” anyway?
Answer
No. If that is what he wants, there is no problem.