1
: the body of wisdom and law contained in Jewish Scripture and other sacred literature and oral tradition
2
: the five books of Moses constituting the Pentateuch
3
: a leather or parchment scroll of the Pentateuch used in a synagogue for liturgical purposes
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The Delray Torah Center is under the leadership and guidance of Rabbi Zevi Saunders.
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Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Many religion apps are also unavailable in the App Store — including those related not only to Tibet and Buddhism but also Christianity, Islam and Judaism, including 11 Torah apps.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
The one spark on the plaza was a collection of small boys, perhaps 8 years old, wearing silver paper hats made to look like the ornamental crowns placed on the handles of a Torah scroll.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
This event represents the culmination of years of Hebrew and Torah study and signifies the child's entrance into adulthood.
—Jennifer O'Donnell, Parents, 8 July 2024
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Staff Report, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Many religion apps are also unavailable in the App Store — including those related not only to Tibet and Buddhism but also Christianity, Islam and Judaism, including 11 Torah apps.
—Editorial Board, Washington Post, 11 July 2024
The one spark on the plaza was a collection of small boys, perhaps 8 years old, wearing silver paper hats made to look like the ornamental crowns placed on the handles of a Torah scroll.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 9 July 2024
This event represents the culmination of years of Hebrew and Torah study and signifies the child's entrance into adulthood.
—Jennifer O'Donnell, Parents, 8 July 2024
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Torah
noun
To·rah
ˈtōr-ə 
ˈtȯr-;
ˈtȯi-rə
1
: the wisdom and law contained in Jewish Scripture and other sacred writings and in oral tradition
2
: a scroll containing the first five books of the Old Testament used in a synagogue for religious services
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