SECTION 3 JUDAISM- TOPIC 2.3.4 SHEMA AND AMIDAH

Question 1

Shema

Answer 1

known as the fundamental declaration of Judaism.

Question 2

First words of Shema

Answer 2

“Hear O Israel the Lord our God… is one”

Question 3

When is the shema said?

Answer 3

-once in the morning prayer

-once in the evening prayer and

-once before a Jewish person goes to sleep

Question 4

Why is the shema said?

Answer 4

because it’s the declaration of the main points of the jewish faith

-god is one/ ethical monotheism
-should love God and follow his commands
-Those who serve God will receive blessings
-aim is to follow commandments

Question 5

Mezuzah

Answer 5

expected to touch the mezuzah every time they pass it to remind themselves of the Mosaic Covenant.

The mezuzah reminds Jews that they are dedicated to God.

Question 6

Amidah

Answer 6

second most important prayer and is sometimes known as ‘the prayer’.

Question 7

How many blessings does the Amidah contain?

Answer 7

It contains nineteen blessing each ending with:

“Blessed are you, O Lord.”

Question 8

Give a few of the blessings from the Amidah

Answer 8

to heal the sick

to support the righteous

ask God to accept the prayers

Question 9

When and how the amidah should be said

Answer 9

Amidah means standing and the prayer should be said standing facing Jerusalem.

Question 10

Every amidah is divided into three central sections, what are they called?

Answer 10

praise
petitions
thanks

Question 11

Why is the amidah said?

Answer 11

it fulfils all the requirements of a prayer which had been determined by the great rabbis

the amidah asks God to fulfil spiritual needs such as forgiveness and physical needs such as food.

Question 12

Why is the amidah important?

Answer 12

-It asks God to fulfil their spiritual needs.
-It asks God to fulfil their physical needs.
-It fulfils the prayer requirements set out by the great rabbis

Question 13

WHAT ARE THE main differences are between Orthodox Jewish worship and Christian
worship?

Answer 13

-Orthodox Jews worship in Hebrew, whereas Christians worship in their native language.

-The Jewish special day for worship is Saturday, whereas the Christian special day is Sunday.

-Men and women worship separately in Orthodox Judaism, whereas the sexes worship together in Christianity.

Question 14

WHAT ARE THE main similarities are between Orthodox Jewish worship and Christian worship?

Answer 14

-Worship involves readings from the scriptures in both faiths

-Both worships involve praying for the needs of others.