Shema

Question 1

What is the Shema

Answer 1

A central Jewish prayer

Question 2

What is the shema about

Answer 2

Key belief in the oneness of god

Question 3

Deuteronomy 6:4 (shema)

Answer 3

“Hear o Israel the lord is our god , the lord is one”

Question 4

When is the shema recited

Answer 4

During the morning and evening

Question 5

What are the core beliefs expressed in the shema

Answer 5

• Monotheism
• loving god
• teaching the faith
• obedience to commandments

Question 6

What is the first prayer that Jewish children learn

Answer 6

The shema

Question 7

Where are two places the shema is written

Answer 7

Inside the mezuzah and Tefillin

Question 8

What is the important of the shema

Answer 8

• most important belief (monotheism)
• emphasises that faith should shape daily life
• unites Jews everywhere through a shared statement of belief