maftir

/mɑfˈtɪr/
noun
  1. The final section of the weekly Torah portion read during a Jewish synagogue service, or the person who is called to read that section.
    • He practiced the maftir portion carefully so he could chant it correctly.
    • The rabbi announced who would receive the maftir aliyah this Shabbat.
    • My grandfather was honored with the maftir reading on his birthday.
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