1. the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, containing Jewish law and teachings
Usage: Judaism
2. the entire body of Jewish religious law and learning
Usage: Judaism
3. a handwritten scroll containing the Hebrew text of the Torah used in synagogue services
Usage: Judaism

Examples

• The rabbi read from the Torah during the service.
• Students spend years studying the Torah and its interpretations.
• The Torah contains 613 commandments that guide Jewish life.
• The synagogue’s Torah scroll was carefully maintained by the community.
• Jewish children often begin learning the Torah at a young age.
• The Torah is written in Hebrew on parchment scrolls.