the Torah
noun
1
: the wisdom and law contained in Jewish sacred writings and oral tradition
2
: the first five books of the Jewish Bible that are used in a synagogue for religious services
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His comments came as Jews worldwide celebrate Shavuot, the biblical holiday commemorating God's giving of the Torah to Moses and the Israelites at Mount Sinai.
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Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Each of the boxes contains pieces of parchment with passages of the Torah.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
With the giving of the Torah, the Jews became obligated to observe the kosher laws.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
The blessing that Jewish boys receive on Friday night was given in the Torah — but not by a father.
—Mark Gerson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
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Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2025
Each of the boxes contains pieces of parchment with passages of the Torah.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2025
With the giving of the Torah, the Jews became obligated to observe the kosher laws.
—Rabbi Moishe Kievman, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2025
The blessing that Jewish boys receive on Friday night was given in the Torah — but not by a father.
—Mark Gerson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2025
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