1. a weekly portion of the Torah read in Jewish synagogue services
Usage: Judaism
2. a section or division of the Hebrew Bible
Usage: Judaism; biblical studies

Examples

• The rabbi discussed the themes in this week’s parashah during his sermon.
• Each parashah is traditionally read over the course of a year.
• The congregation followed along as the Torah reader chanted the parashah.
• Students studied the commentary on the parashah before Shabbat.
• The parashah for this week contains the story of Noah’s ark.
• Different synagogues around the world read the same parashah each week.