noun
- The plural of parashah; sections of the Torah read in Jewish liturgical practice, typically one per week in the annual cycle.
Usage: Hebrew origin; Used in Jewish religious contexts; Also spelled 'parshiyot' or 'parshiyos'
Examples
- The parashioth are divided so that the entire Torah is read over the course of one year.
- Each week in synagogue, a different parashah from the parashioth is chanted aloud.
- Students studying Torah often memorize the names of all the parashioth.
- The parashioth follow a traditional cycle that begins after the autumn holidays.
- Rabbis often provide commentary on the parashioth to help congregants understand the text.