The Shema Flashcards
1
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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
2
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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
3
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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
4
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Part 3 of the Shema prayer
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- commandments should be discussed and taught regularly
5
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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