Jewish honorific

REB

This short title often precedes a respected male teacher’s name in Yiddish-speaking communities, like a familiar "Mr." with deeper reverence.

Jewish honorific" refers to a respectful title used in Jewish communities, often for a rabbi or learned man. The answer "REB" is a shortened form of rebbe, a Yiddish term meaning teacher or master. It’s commonly seen before a name, like Reb Shlomo, similar to how "Mr." works in English. The clue plays on cultural knowledge rather than wordplay, relying on familiarity with Jewish traditions.