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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What To Know The Lawsuit A yeshiva is a Jewish religious school, typically for boys, that focuses on intensive study of sacred texts such as the Torah and Talmud, with varying amounts of general secular education depending on the community. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025 Pomegranate seeds, which are meant to represent the 613 mitzvot, or commandments, which are cited in the Jewish holy book, the Torah. Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2025 Pomegranate seeds also represent the 613 mitzvot, or commandments, that are cited in the Torah, the Jewish holy book. Victoria E. Freile, Freep.com, 22 Sep. 2025 Jacobs also pointed to the Torah for guidance on how to treat the less fortunate in society. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the Torah

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