noun
- Plural of haftorah; passages from the Prophets in the Hebrew Bible read aloud in synagogue services, typically following the Torah reading.
Usage: Jewish religious context; Also spelled 'haftoroth' (alternative plural)
Examples
- The haftorahs are selected based on the weekly Torah portion.
- During the service, the cantor chanted the haftorahs with great skill.
- Different haftorahs are assigned for holidays and special occasions.
- The rabbi explained the meaning of the haftorahs to the congregation.
- Learning to read the haftorahs is an important part of Jewish education.