Rebas are the religious leaders of the community, in charge of teaching and studying Avodai law. We often have a Rosh (Head) and Associate Reba.
A Rebzi is a Reba’s spouse. Rebzis often have an important, informal communal role and take care of religious matters specific to their gender that may be embarrassing to discuss with the Reba directly. To be honest, Rebzi Gilya provides more spiritual leadership than her husband, Rosh Reba Nakum.
Historically, the Kahal Rebas provided religious leadership for both the Avodai communities of Kahal and Terida. Recently, the Terida Avodai community hired their own Reba from the prestigious Orim Seminary in Tsiri. The hiring of the Reba was their first major organizational break from the Kahal political structure. Some Kahal residents think that it was a pretentious move only about status and that the Terida Avodai community cares more about appearance than the pursuit of wisdom.