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sefer

(ˈsɛfɛr; ˈsɛɪfɛr)
n
1. (Judaism) the scrolls of the Law. In full: sefer torah
2. (Judaism) any book of Hebrew religious literature
[from Hebrew, literally: book]
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The two Jews of Kabul had a falling out before the American invasion, with Levy complaining that Simantov stole a Sefer Torah.
These included portions of Maimonides' commentary on the Mishna (one of two parts of the Talmud); his treatises on hygiene, poisons, and logic; and his Sefer ha-mitsvot, an analysis of the 613 commandments of the Pentateuch.
Fury faces Sefer Seferi in his first fight in two-and-a-half years and promoter Frank Warren has invited the WBA regular champ Manuel Charr to be ringside at the Manchester Arena - with a view to fixing a fight between the pair.
Sefer ha-Zohar (The Book of Radiance) emerged mysteriously in 13th-century Spain; written in unique Aramaic, it consists mainly of a running commentary on the Torah from Genesis through Deuteronomy.
The suburban areas that seem to be attracting the young couples include; Bet Shemesh, Betar Elite, Maale Adumim, Modi'in, Givat Ze'ev and Kiryat Sefer.
He was a cofounder of the publishing firm Devir and edited Sefer ha-agadah (1907/08-1910/11; The Book of Legends), a collection of traditional Jewish homilies and legends.
After overcoming his troubles, Fury takes on a soft touch in Sefer Seferi, but the Manchester-based fighter will aim to brush off the rust and move back into the picture on the world scene.