haphtara
/hɑːfˈtɑːrə/
noun
- A selection from the Hebrew Bible (the Prophets) read aloud in synagogue after the Torah reading on Sabbaths and holidays.
- The bar mitzvah student chanted the haphtara with confidence and clarity.
- She studied the haphtara carefully to understand its connection to the holiday.
- Each week, the haphtara is chosen to relate to the theme of the Torah portion.