noun
- plural of haftarah; selections from the Prophets read in synagogue after the Torah portion on Sabbaths and holidays
Usage: Jewish religious context; plural form; singular is haftarah
Examples
- The haftaros are an important part of the Sabbath service in Jewish tradition.
- Different haftaros are assigned to each week of the year.
- The rabbi explained the meaning of the haftaros to the congregation.
- Students prepared to read the haftaros aloud during the service.
- The haftaros complement the Torah reading with passages from the Prophets.