Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
maftir
Noun
mahf-teer
Definition
A person who reads the Haftorah, the section of the Hebrew Bible that is read after the Torah portion in Jewish services.
Examples
- The maftir read beautifully during the service yesterday.
- As the designated maftir, she prepared diligently for her part.
- Each week, a different member of the congregation is chosen to serve as the maftir.
Meaning
In Jewish tradition, the maftir is often called upon during religious services to recite a specific passage from the prophets following the reading of the Torah.
Synonyms
- Torah reader
- Haftorah reader
- Scripture reader
