haftara

/hɑːfˈtɑːrə/
noun
  1. A section from the Hebrew Bible (the Prophets) read aloud in synagogue after the Torah reading on Shabbat and holidays.
    • Each week, a different haftara is chosen to accompany the Torah portion.
    • The bar mitzvah boy chanted the haftara beautifully.
    • She studied the haftara with her rabbi to prepare for the service.
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