haphtorah

/hɑːfˈtɔːrə/
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of haphtara; a reading from the Prophets in Jewish liturgy.
    • The haphtorah for this holiday comes from the book of Isaiah.
    • The congregation listened respectfully as the haphtorah was chanted.
    • He prepared his haphtorah portion for weeks before his confirmation.
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