/pəˈrɑːʃə/ or /pɑːrɑːˈʃɑː/ (PA-rah-shah or pah-rah-SHAH)

Definitions

1. noun

A portion or section of the Hebrew Bible to be read in the synagogue on a particular day of the week or holiday, typically consisting of a series of verses or passages.

“The parashah for this Shabbat is Leviticus 25-27.”

2. proper noun

In Jewish tradition, the Hebrew text of a specific parashah, often used to refer to a particular portion of the Torah or a specific Jewish scripture.

“The parashah for this week is based on Deuteronomy 21:10-25:19.”