sefer

/ ˈsɛfɛr; ˈsɛɪfɛr /

noun

1. the scrolls of the Law In fullsefer torah
2. any book of Hebrew religious literature

Word History and Origins

Origin of sefer¹

from Hebrew, literally: book

Example Sentences

Sefer Gunbeyaz at the University of Strathclyde has studied workers' exposure to toxic materials at shipbreaking facilities in the UK and Spain.

From BBC

Before the second cup of wine, children from Kleyman’s Bet Sefer class were called to recite the four questions, a tradition that prompts the retelling of the Passover story.

From Washington Times

The video feed of participants showed attendees smiling and singing along with an opening song by Grossman, who was soon joined by Josh Kleyman, Jackson Hole Jewish Community lay rabbi and Bet Sefer teacher.

From Washington Times

On Saturday, some 1,500 young people will compete in the International Chidon Sefer Hamitzvos, a Torah competition.

From Washington Times

The fight will be 30-year-old Fury’s third since he made his comeback from a two-and-half-year absence from the ring with a fourth-round stoppage of Sefer Seferi in June.

From Reuters