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She ma Israel (or Sham Israel) (Hebrew: S's S's; "Hear, [O] Israel") are the first two words of a section of the Torah, and are the title (sometimes shortened to simply "Shem) of a prayer that serves as a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services. The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism: "Hear, O Israel: the LORD is our God, the LORD is one," found in Deuteronomy 6:4. Observant Jews consider the She ma to be the most important part of the prayer service in Judaism, and its twiddly recitation as a Mitzi (religious commandment). It is traditional for Jews to say the She ma as their last words, and for parents to teach their children to say it before they go to sleep at night.
The term "Shem's" is used by extension to refer to the whole part of the daily prayers that commence with She ma Israel and comprise Deuteronomy 6:4--9, 11:13-21, and Numbers 15:37--41. These sections of the Torah are read in the weekly Torah portions Buchanan, Kiev, and Shelagh's, respectively.
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What does Shma Yisrael mean?
Shma Yisrael (שמע ישראל) = "Hear, Israel..." or "Listen, Israel..."
What is there is only one God in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, this prayer is called the Shma, and it is from Deuteronomy 6:4שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יהוה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יהוה אֶחָד׃Shma Yisra'el Adonai Eloheinu Adonai echad
What book of the Torah contains the Shma and Ve'ahavta?
Devarim (Deuteronomy) 6:4-9.
Is there a sign language chart for the Hebrew prayer Shma Yisrael?
There is no chart, but the shma can be recited in American Sign Language, Israeli Sign Language, or any other sign language. See related links for a video of the Shma in American Sign Language.
What are Jewish practices while worshipping?
Many Jews will sway slightly when praying. Adult male Jews wear a prayer shawl (Tallit) during morning prayers Adult male Jews wear tefillin (phylacteries) during morning prayers - but not on Shabbat and festivals. Male Jews and married women cover their heads while praying Jews pray three times daily: Early morning, afternoon and evening. The morning prayers consists of thanksgiving blessings for our basic abilities, psalms, the Shma (A liturgical prayer consisting of three Scriptural passages (Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 11:13-21, and Numbers 15:37-41 - see http://www.answers.com/shma) and the silent Amidah (19 blessings asking for all our needs - see http://www.answers.com/amidah). The afternoon prayers consists mainly of the Amidah. The evening prayers have the Shma and the Amidah.
Who do Jews pray for in the morning?
Saying various blessings to God for waking us up giving us functioninng bodies. Then Psalms of praise to God are said in order to get us in the proper mind set for prayer usaually taking 10-15 minutes. What is reffered to as Shma is said with it's accompanying blessings both before and after The Shma is 3 paragraphs from the Torah preceeded by the Single verse "Hear O Israel Hashem is our God, Hashem is one." Rabbis differ as to how much of the Shma is biblically commanded and how much is rabbibnically commanded but all agree that the introductory verse is Biblical and the finale paragraph is Rabbinic. Now what is called the "18" eventhough it is in fact 19 Blesings is said silenly by each congregant and this is the actuall prayer. After at least 6 men have finnished with this the person leading prayers repeats it out loud with minor changes and one major change that involves everyone praising God toghether. Afterwards a few brief prayers are siad similar to the Psalms of praise said earlier Many orthodox Jews take a few minutes after services to study a little Jewish law
What does the name sam as in for a boy mean?
Sam is short for Samuel a male given name of Hebrew origin meaning either "name of God" (שם האלוהים Shm Alohim) or "God has heard" (אלוהים שמעShma Alohim). Samuel was the last of the ruling judges in the Old Testament. He anointed Saul to be the first king of Israel, and later anointed David.
What is the mitzvot contained within the teffilin and the mezuzah?
There are 7 Mitzvot that are mentioned in the Shema which is in both the Mezuzah and The Teffilin. They are to: 1) Believe in only one G d 2) Love G d 3) Teach the Torah to your children 4) Recite of the Shma Prayer in the Morning and Evening 5) Tying of the Tefillin on the arm 6) Placing the Tefilin on the Head 7) And the Mitzvah of Mezuzah
What does the Hebrew word shma mean and what does the prayer remind us to do?
The Hebrew word sh'ma means to hear and to understand. The Shema-prayer (Deuteronomy 6:4-9) reminds us that God is One; to love Him; to remember, speak, learn and teach the Torah; to educate our children in Judaism at at all times; and to keep the commandments of tefillin and mezuzah.What are tefillin? Tefillin (תפילין in Hebrew) are called phylacteries in English.They are two small leather boxes, each containing four passages from the Hebrew Scriptures on parchment; traditionally worn (on the forehead and the left arm) by Jewish men during weekday morning prayer, as commanded by the Torah (Deuteronomy 6).What is a mezuzah? The mezuzah is a small rectangular container which holds a parchment inscribed with the portion from Scriptures called the Shema: "Hear, O Israel..." (Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21) which reminds Jews that we are answerable to God, that we are to love Him and keep His commandments, and to be diligent to teach our children His ways. As we come into the home, we have this reminder before us (usually on the right-hand side as one enters). Etymologically, the word "mezuzot" means the doorposts, but the term has come to be used for the container with the parchment which is affixed to the doorpost.
If mercury is to Roman mythology who is to greek mythology?
Mercury is Hermes. The god of travelers, doctors, merchants, and anyone who uses the road. He is also the god of theives.... (Watch out!!!!) Mercury gives us the name for the liquid metal used in thermometers, and can be a synonymn for heat ("the mercury is rising" = it's getting hotter) and also the adjective mercurial. Hermes gives us the adjective "hermetic" (cf. 'hermetically sealed'). PS -- The Romans "Romanized" the Greek religion by associating one of their gods with each god of Greek culture. Eventually, the traditional Roman god lost his identity, and the two names became completely synonymous: Mercury = Hermes; Mars = Ares; Jupiter = Zeus; Bacchus = Dionysis. (Theoretically, this can also happen with mortal figures, but the only example I can think of is the Homeric figure Ulysses = Odysseus.) In our own, monotheistic civilization, we do not have names for god, but the word God itself takes different forms in different languages, for example Dieu for French speakers, Gott for German speakers, Bog for Russian speakers, Allah for Arabic speakers (whether Moslem or Christian or Jewish). But these all are just literal translations of the word God. "There is no God but Allah" is thus a mistranslation. The sentence really says "There is no God but God" and is an affirmation of a belief in a single God. It is the equivalent of the Hebrew "Shma": "the Lord our God the Lord is one" and the First of the Ten Commandments: "I am the Lord thy God... Thou shalt have no other God before me." We often refer to God not directly but with descriptive names such as "The Lord" or "The Creator"; the ancients also had multiple epithets for each of their gods.
A man was just on the TV stating that Catholocism actually radical Judaism and I know from my studies that Christianity began that way but is this statement still valid today?
No, Catholicism is not Judaism, even as a radical form. Judaism requires that certain Commandments be 'performed' by a practicing Jew, such as Circumcision (Brit Milah), certain dietary laws (Kashruth---or 'keeping kosher'), and studying Torah (the Pentateuch and its expansions)[---preferably in Hebrew, though to do so in another tongue is conceivable, if not encouraged---as it is not fully accurate] regularly. The most important difference, however, to highlight here, is that Judaism demands an understanding of G-D as One. Period. Variously, representatives of Catholicism have, over time, professed the doctrine of the trinity (which, while it may be claimed undisunifiying, is nonetheless, different from Judaism (though, in this case Qabbalah MUST be understood properly) and other similar conceptualizations of G-D. Judaism's the Shma' makes what I am saying clear. 'Hear O Israel, the Ineffable is our G-D, the Ineffable is One. ' This is a very loose translation of the Hebrew---which I implore you study for yourself for a better understanding of the complexities involved here. If one says it twice each day, one knows. Each Faith has its own gift to give to the world, to G-D. Each science, also. However, let us not blur the distinctions of various religions and sciences. The differences are there for a reason. Very lastly, Jesus as deus, KhaVa''Sh, or at the very least, as an aspect thereof, is central to Catholic belief, if I understand properly. This however, the idea of this, is anathema to Jewish conduct and belief. If nothing else, this is a difference to nullify the claim that Catholicism is radical Judaism. It is not bad that we are different, Catholics and Jews. We can be, and hopefully are, in fact, friends and fellow Men. However, overstepping boundaries to proclaim samenesses when they are not is not righteous. We must highlight our differences if we wish to join as fellow Men.* *Men=Man-&-Womankind
What does the Hebrew word Shema mean?
The Shema prayer is said by Jews twice a day, once in the morning prayers and once in the evening prayers. It is also said right before going to sleep. The prayer is actually a collection of 3 distinct portions taken from the Torah. The first which begins "Shema Yisrael", is from Deuteronomy 6. The second which begins "V'Haya Im Shamoa" is from Deut. 11, and the third is from Numbers 15. Essentially the meaning of the prayer is for a Jew to accept the yolk of heaven upon himself each and every day. The beginning of the prayer states that the Lord is our G-d and He is One. Jews are commanded to love G-d with all our hearts, souls and possessions. The second portion states the reward for following in G-d's path and the punishment for not. The 3rd portion spells out the commandment of wearing Tzitit (a Talit), and reminds us that G-d took us out of Egyptian bondage. The prayer is repeated before going to sleep so that it should be the last thing on a person's mind before retiring for the night. This is also said with a special bracha called "HaMapil". When a person wakes up in the morning, the first thing he says is the prayer of Modeh Ani that thanks G-d for giving us our souls back as we awake for a new day.
