noun
- plural of haftarah; selections from the Prophets read in synagogue after the Torah portion on Sabbaths and holidays
Usage: Jewish religious context; also spelled haftarot or haftaroth
Examples
- The haphtaras are traditionally chanted by a member of the congregation.
- Different haphtaras are assigned to each week of the Jewish calendar.
- The rabbi explained the connection between the Torah portion and its corresponding haphtaras.
- Learning to read the haphtaras is an important part of Jewish education.
- The haphtaras conclude the public reading of scripture in the synagogue service.