The Jewish sidelocks are called Peyot. They are grown by some (not all) Orthodox Jews, in a voluntarily strict interpretation of the command to not shave off our sideburns (Leviticus 19:27). Among those who do grow them long, some curl the sidelocks (these are the "braids" you mentioned), and some don't. Typically, many Hassidim (one branch of Orthodox Jews) have the custom of curling the sideburns, while the Yeshiva community grows them to about 3-4 inches and puts them behind the ears.
It is not something particularly reserved for Rabbis, but in a particular community all or most of the men will have peyot.
The Jewish religious teachers are Rabbis.
Rabbis.
The Rabbis and sages. See also:Important Jewish leaders, prophets and rabbis
Rabbis are allowed to do and not do the exact same things as any other Jewish male. There are not any additional restrictions placed on rabbis.
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The rabbis in Israel.
Jewish teachers are called Rabbis.
Synagogues are the Jewish houses of prayer; and Rabbis are the leaders of the Jewish communities. Most synagogues were and are guided by one or more Rabbis. The Rabbis (Torah-sages) spelled out the importance of praying in synagogue (public prayer) as part of living according to Judaism (Talmud, Berakhot 7b-8a). In addition, many synagogues have also functioned as places of Torah-learning, which is led by Rabbis who teach Torah to scholars and members of the laity. See also the Related Links.Link: More about Jewish prayerLink: History of synagogue-prayer
Rabbis are the clergy of Judaism.[Note: Some envengelical Christian groups refer to their ministers as rabbis in an attempt to blend their practices with Judaism. This is not considered a valid use of the title from the Jewish perspective.]
Teaching and encouraging the practice of Torah.
Rabbis.
Jewish clergy are normal referred to as 'rabbis'.