nounfemininepl: Torahs or Torás
Torá
1. The first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy); the Pentateuch
The Torah is the most sacred text in Judaism.
A Torá é o texto mais sagrado do judaísmo.
2. The scroll containing the written text of the Torah used in Jewish religious services
The rabbi carefully unrolled the Torah for the Shabbat service.
O rabino desenrolou cuidadosamente a Torá para o serviço de Shabat.
3. In broader Jewish usage, Jewish religious law and teachings in general
He dedicated his life to the study of Torah and Talmud.
Ele dedicou sua vida ao estudo da Torá e do Talmude.
The Torah holds supreme religious significance in Judaism and is treated with great reverence. In Brazilian Jewish communities, religious institutions and synagogues often use 'Torá' when discussing scripture and religious studies. The word is typically capitalized and is used in both Portuguese and Hebrew forms interchangeably in religious contexts. Understanding Torah is central to Jewish identity and practice worldwide.
Related Idioms & Phrases
Torah portion (parashah) - the weekly section of Torah read in synagogue
Torah scroll (Sefer Torah) - the physical parchment scroll
Words of Torah - teachings or discussions about Jewish law and wisdom
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