Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A name applied in the Jewish sabbatical liturgy to the weekly section of the Pentateuch which is read in the synagogue on the Sabbath.

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Examples

  • The hymns in the Jacobite Office which conclude the part known as sedra and replace the short prayers of the Nestorian Office are called ba'utha (prayer, request).

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon 1840-1916 1913

  • There are those who will add apricot and almond oil and even, the heavens defend us, sedra.

    The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul Adams, Douglas, 1952- 1988

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  • In the story of the Exodus, of which this week's sedra is one part,

    The Jewish Week (BETA) 2010

  • In the story of the Exodus, of which this week's sedra is one part,

    The Jewish Week (BETA) 2010

  • This is a relevant question for this week's sedra, in particular, not just the Omer in general.

    The Jewish Week (BETA) 2010

  • This week's sedra, Va'eira, and next week's sedra, Bo, are always read just before Tu b'Shvat, the time when the trees in the Land of Israel begin to blossom.

    The Jewish Week (BETA) 2010

  • The sedra, after all, reminds the Itturei Torah about the brit milah prayer that parents successfully "raise and educate" their about-to-be circumcised children.

    The Jewish Week (BETA) 2010

  • This week's sedra, Va'eira, and next week's sedra, Bo, are always read just before Tu b'Shvat, the time when the trees in the Land of Israel begin to blossom.

    The Jewish Week (BETA) 2010

  • Today, Tuesday of Parshas B'Shalach is a special segulah to recite tefillas Ha'Man from the weekly sedra.

    YESHIVA WORLD NEWS 2009

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