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- rabbanA title used for the President of the Sanhedrin (the legislative and judicial assembly during the time of the Temple). It implies a leader and teacher of significant renown.
- rechitzahWashing with water. The portion of the taharah ritual when the body is physically washed (a sponge bath).
- refuah shlemahA complete or whole healing. Often wished for those who are ill or injured.
- roshLeader, coordinator, or guide. Literally, “head”. (Rosh is masculine, roshah is feminine.)
- ruachSpirit, wind, breeze, air. One of the five words for the various parts of the human soul.