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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Parashat Va’era tells us that Pharaoh’s heart was hardened, but the Torah does not describe him as raging all the time.
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Rabbi Bruce D. Forman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2026
The small band of dedicated followers eventually defeated the Greek general and his army, winning the war and protecting the Torah, a book of Jewish teachings, writings, and laws.
—Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 14 Dec. 2025
Rabbi Mona Alfi of Sacramento’s Congregation B’nai Israel said that in the Torah, the Jewish people are commanded 36 times to care for and protect the strangers in their midst.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2025
To honor the release of the hostages, Alter's congregation tied a yellow band around the Torah scroll during a service for a holiday marking the end of the annual cycle of Torah readings.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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