Judaism Belief and Teachings

Question 1

Name three quotes about the oneness of God.

Answer 1

1. ” The Lord our God is One.” - Shema prayer.
   2.”Listen, there is one God” -shema prayer
2. “You shall have no other God’s before me” - Ten Commandments

Question 2

What is the Shema prayer?

Answer 2

A prayer made up from passages from Deuteronomy to remind Jews about the oneness of God.

Question 3

How many times do Jews say the Shema prayer?

Answer 3

2 times a day.

Question 4

Name features of a synagogue which relate to the oneness of God?

Answer 4

No statues of pictures as God is the only one who can be worshipped and is a sign of respect.

Question 5

Name features of a synagogue which relate to the oneness of God?

Answer 5

No statues of pictures as God is the only one who can be worshipped and is a sign of respect.

Question 6

What is a Mezuzzah?

Answer 6

Parchment with a scroll of the Shema prayer inside of it and is hung on doorposts to remind the oneness of God and they touch is as they enter peoples homes as a sign of respect.

Question 7

What is the Tefillin?

Answer 7

Two leather boxes containing the Shema prayer worm on the arm and head to symbolise the need to serve God with their thoughts and hearts.