noun
- plural of haftarah; selections from the Prophets read in the synagogue after the Torah portion on Sabbaths and holidays
Usage: Jewish religious context; Hebrew origin; singular form: haftarah
Examples
- The haphtarot are an important part of Jewish liturgical tradition.
- During the service, the cantor chanted the haphtarot with great skill.
- Different haphtarot are assigned to specific Sabbaths throughout the year.
- Students preparing for their bar mitzvah must learn to read the haphtarot.
- The haphtarot complement the Torah readings in the weekly synagogue service.