shema
IPA: ʃɪmˈʌ
Root Word: Shema
noun
- The central declaration of faith of Judaism, recited at least twice daily by religious Jews.
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Examples of "shema" in Sentences
- Before praying, Jews recite the Shema, the central prayer in Judaism
- The Shema emphasizes the oneness of God and the importance of love and devotion
- In a traditional Jewish home, the Shema is said daily as part of the morning and evening prayers
- Hearing and reciting the Shema is considered a mitzvah, or a commandment, in Judaism
- The Shema is a declaration of faith and a reminder to always keep God at the center of one's life
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