Zohar

American

[zoh-hahr] / ˈzoʊ hɑr /

noun

a medieval mystical work, consisting chiefly of interpretations of and commentaries on the Pentateuch: the definitive work of Jewish cabala.

Zohar British

/ ˈzəʊhɑː /

noun

Judaism a mystical work, consisting of a commentary on parts of the Pentateuch and the Hagiographa, probably composed in the 2nd century _ad

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Israeli Culture Minister Miki Zohar posted on social media calling Eden "one of the most prominent and influential producers in the Israeli television industry".

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Her more cautious husband, Lior Zohar, added, “We’ll let Mr. Ross go first.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

It is not yet clear whether Zohar has the authority to defund the awards, according to local media.

From BBC • Sep. 17, 2025

The UK also announced sanctions on two other settlers - Zohar Sabah and Harel David Libi, as well as the outposts Coco's Farm and Neria's Farm, and the organisation Libi Construction and Infrastructure LTD.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Together we would read, over and over again, the same page of the Zohar.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel

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