torah

• Nombre propio que designa el texto central y más importante del judaísmo, que comprende los primeros cinco libros de la Biblia hebrea (el Pentateuco), así como el conjunto de la ley, la enseñanza y la tradición judías.

A proper noun referring to the central and most important text of Judaism, encompassing the first five books of the Hebrew Bible (the Pentateuch), as well as the entire body of Jewish law, teaching, and tradition.

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1. Jewish sacred writings and traditionB2formal

   The entire body of Jewish religious texts, teachings, and oral traditions, encompassing both written and unwritten laws and commentaries.

   Torá (ley y enseñanza judía)

   • Studying the Torah is a central practice in Jewish life.
   • The rabbi explained how the Torah guides daily conduct.
   • Many Jewish laws are derived from the oral Torah.

2. First division of Hebrew ScripturesB2formal

   The first five books of the Hebrew Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy), considered as a foundational unit.

   Torá

   • The Torah is read in synagogues throughout the year.
   • Scholars study the Torah for its historical and religious significance.
   • The five books of the Torah are also known as the Pentateuch.

   Sinónimoslawlaw of mosespentateuch

3. Synagogue scrollB2formal

   A parchment scroll on which the first five books of the Hebrew Bible are handwritten, used during religious services in a synagogue.

   Torá (rollo de la sinagoga)

   • The Torah scroll is kept in the ark of the synagogue.
   • During the service, the Torah scroll is carefully removed and read.
   • A scribe spends months writing a single Torah scroll by hand.