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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoThe Shema is the holiest prayer in Judaism, coming directly from the Torah. According to Jewish sources, when Rabbi Akiva was tortured and executed by the Romans during the Bar Kokhba revolt, and he recited the Shema as his last words. Since then, it has been Jewish tradition to say the Shema before death.
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∙ 13y agoTraditional Jews pray 3 times a day during the week: Morning, Afternoon, and Evening. These prayer services represent the ancient animal sacrifices that were done 3 times a day.
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∙ 12y agoIt is commanded by the Torah to do so (Deuteronomy ch.6).
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∙ 8y agoReciting the Shema is an affirmation of faith for Jews in much the same way that some Christians say the Lord's Prayer before dying.
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Because the first paragraph of the Shema, Deuteronomy 6, verses 4-9, includes the commandment to "bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes. " So, Jewish tradition is to take this literally and, during morning prayer on weekdays, wear little boxes on the arm and forehead holding little scrolls with these words on them. The boxes are called tefillin in Hebrew. Some (mostly non-Jews) use the Greek word phylacteries, on the theory that more people understand Greek than Hebrew. This might have been true among Protestant clergy a century ago.
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How do Jews worship God at home?
Jewish prayer at home is usually personal and varies by individual, just as it does in Christian religions. Many traditional Jews also recite standard prayers from a book called a Siddur.
When do Jews recite Modeh Ani?
Modeh Ani is said in the morning just after you wake up. It is to thank God that we woke up again to live another day.
What is one important tradition that still exists in the lives of Jews?
Not just one. Thousands of traditions are still kept by Jews; the entire Torah. One example? Saying the Shema prayer (Deuteronomy 6:4-9). Every day, twice. More examples?How_do_Jews_live_by_the_TorahWhat_are_the_key_teachings_practices_principles_and_beliefs_of_Judaism
Why are we supposed to say the shema just before you die?
the Shema is the ultimate declaration of who a person is and his place in the universe, his purpose in living and - and- EVERYTHING! Think about it: when someone says the Shema, they're saying, "Hear, O Israel, Hashem is our G-d, Hashem is One." That's covering all the bases: I am a proud Jew, part of the Jewish Nation, Hashem is my G-d, and I want to do His will. How much more visceral can you get than that? When people say Shema before they die, it's a final, proud, and dedicated declaration of who they are, despite death or suffering: a proud Jew.
What is the Great Shema?
Shema is the penultimate prayer of Judaism. Translated, it means, "Hear, O Israel, Hashem is our G-d, Hashem is One." It is said twice every day, at the climax of High Holy Days prayers, and before a person dies or is killed. It is the most important and defining prayer in Judaism! To learn more about shema, I think there's a website called justsayshema.com that going to be going up in a month or so. It's worth checking out.
How many Jews were there before the Holocaust took place?
There were about 9.4 million Jews in Europe just before the start of World War 2 and a further 7 million or so elsewhere.
How did the Jews celebrate passover before World War 2?
Just like we do today.
Was there a change in Hitler's attitude towards the Jews before and during the warif so why?
No, He just became worse.
What country was willing to take the Jews and give them land during the holocaust?
Bolivia, but it was just before the Holocaust.
What is a synonym for pronounce?
sound out, speak, or to recite are just a few synonyms for pronounce
How come you play at a rectial but you recite a play?
It's just how the English language works.
What percentage of Jews survived Auschwitz?
Just before the Holocaust there were about 18 million Jews world wide, and about one third (33%) were killed in the Holocaust.
