noun
- Plural of haftarah; passages from the Prophets read in synagogue after the Torah reading on Sabbaths and holidays.
Usage: Jewish religious context; Also spelled 'haftaroth' (alternative plural)
Examples
- The haftarahs are selected to complement the weekly Torah portion.
- During the service, the cantor chanted the haftarahs with great skill.
- Different haftarahs are assigned for each Sabbath throughout the year.
- The rabbi explained the connection between the Torah reading and the haftarahs.
- Young students prepare to read the haftarahs as part of their bar mitzvah training.