haphtarah

/ˈhæp.tɑːrɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A passage from the Hebrew Bible or a section from the Prophets in the Jewish liturgy, typically read in synagogue services on the Sabbath.

“The rabbi chose a special haphtarah for the occasion, highlighting a message of hope and resilience.”

Synonyms

  • passage
  • portion

Antonyms

  • apocrypha
  • heresy