The Shema Flashcards

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3 fundamentals about the Shema prayer

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  • a prayer that Jews recite every morning and evening
  • a declaration of God’s monotheism
  • a prayer that was developed as a way of summarising Jewish law
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Part 1 of the Shema prayer (4 points)

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  • declaration of one God
  • the need to be taught to children
  • reminded of wearing tefillin and tall it, and affixing mezuzah to doorpost
  • the need for the commandments and God to be the central focus of life
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Part 2 of the Shema prayer (3 points)

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  • reminds Jews that humans’ actions make a difference to the world
  • “serve him with all your heart and I will send rain on your land.” (Deut 11)
  • declares Jews’ acceptance of commandments and their loyalty by carrying them out
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Part 3 of the Shema prayer

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  • commandments should be discussed and taught regularly
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what does “Shema Israel” mean

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give the word of God your most focused attention and engage all faculties

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