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

Examples of the Torah in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For most, the answer lay in studying the Torah and, generally, the Hebrew Scriptures, and in the observance of halacha, or religious laws, including those governing Shabbat and the kosher diet. —James Carroll, The New Yorker, 28 Mar. 2024

There is a legend that says there are as many seeds in a pomegranate as there are commandments in the Torah, the Bible of the Jewish people, known to many others as the Old Testament. —Jamaica Kincaid, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024

Here, young men wearing yarmulkes spend their days studying both the Torah and military strategy. —Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2024

What is Passover? Within Judaism, Passover symbolizes the ancient Israelites' freedom from slavery in Egypt and underscores God's faithfulness, as detailed in the Torah's biblical narrative. —Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 9 Mar. 2024

Basing itself on the Torah text, the Haggadah offers answers to suit the specific educational needs of each child. —Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024

And during the Feast of Pentecost, fougasse symbolically took the form of a ladder, representing the descent of the Torah on Mount Sinai for Jewish communities in Provence. —Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 5 Feb. 2024

Soon enough, Ben is schooling her in both the Torah and the rules of the Kosher kitchen. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 20 Jan. 2024

On four different occasions, the Torah describes questions asked by children about Passover. —Rabbi Avi Weiss, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024