Meaning & use
Torah
The central text of Judaism, comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
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The rabbi read a passage from the Torah during the Saturday service.
Each week, congregations study a different portion of the Torah.
A note on using this word
Capitalized when referring to this specific scripture; lowercase 'torah' can broadly mean Jewish teaching or law.
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