haftara

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A form of haftarah — A selection from the books of Nevi'im and Ketuvim of the Tanach, usually corresponding to the week's parashah, publicly read in synagogue following the parashah.

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Meanings

nounhaftara (plural haftaras)

plural haftaras

  1. alternativeAlternative form of Haftarah.
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