haphtarah
/hɑːfˈtɑːrə/
noun
- Alternative spelling of haphtara; a selection from the Prophets read in synagogue after the Torah portion.
- The rabbi explained the meaning of the haphtarah for the week.
- The haphtarah often contains a message of hope or prophecy.
- In many congregations, a family member is honored with reading the haphtarah.