torah

indénombrable · nom propre

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.

• 🇫🇷Nom propre désignant le texte central et le plus important du judaïsme, comprenant les cinq premiers livres de la Bible hébraïque (le Pentateuque), ainsi que l'ensemble de la loi, de l'enseignement et de la tradition juive.

1. Jewish sacred writings and tradition B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Torah (ensemble des écrits et traditions juives)

2. First division of Hebrew Scriptures B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Torah (Pentateuque)

   Synonymes: lawlaw of mosespentateuch

3. Synagogue scroll B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   🇫🇷Rouleau de la Torah

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