In Jewish tradition, what is the Hebrew name for the Torah reading ceremony itself?

In Jewish tradition, the Torah reading ceremony itself is called kriat ha-Torah.

The Hebrew phrase means “reading of the Torah.” It refers to the public reading of passages from a Torah scroll during synagogue services. The reading is divided into aliyot, with different people called to participate in the service. A bar or bat mitzvah student may receive one or more of these honors.

Torah reading follows a regular cycle in many communities. On Shabbat, the congregation reads the weekly portion; additional readings occur on Mondays, Thursdays, festivals, fast days, and other occasions according to the liturgical calendar.

Kriat ha-Torah is broader than the student’s speech or chanting assignment. A d’var Torah is an interpretation, while leining describes the chanting style. Kriat ha-Torah names the communal Torah-reading rite as a whole.