"Haftorah" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Haftorah" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Haftorah" Meaning

A Haftarah (Hebrew: חַפְטַרָה) is a portion from the book of the Prophets (Nevi'im) that is read in a Jewish synagogue after the reading of the Torah (the first five books of the Hebrew Bible) on certain Jewish holidays and Shabbat (Saturday) mornings. The specific Haftarah is chosen according to a rigid schedule that varies depending on the day of the week, the chassidic community, or the Jewish holiday.

"Haftorah" Examples

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A Haftorah (Hebrew: חפטרה) is a selection from the prophets that is read in synagogue services on Sabbath mornings and on certain holy days.

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The rabbi read the Haftorah at the start of the service, highlighting the themes of hope and redemption.

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The congregation eagerly awaited the Haftorah, knowing it would add a deeper layer of meaning to the morning's teachings.

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The Haftorah's message of perseverance inspired the community to continue their efforts to rebuild the damaged synagogue.

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The young rabbi's delivery of the Haftorah was powerful, his voice soaring as he recited the ancient words of the prophets.

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The synagogue's tradition of reading the entire book of Haftorot during the weeklong celebration was a beloved part of their liturgical cycle.

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