1. Plural of haftarah; selections from the Prophets read in synagogue after the Torah portion on Sabbaths and holidays.
Usage: Jewish religious context; Also spelled 'haftaroth' or 'haftarot'

Examples

• The haphtarahs are an important part of the Sabbath service in Jewish tradition.
• Different haphtarahs are assigned to each week of the year.
• The rabbi explained the connection between the Torah portion and its corresponding haftarah.
• Young people often prepare to chant the haphtarahs as part of their religious education.
• The haphtarahs come from the books of the Prophets in the Hebrew Bible.