The Shema

What is the Shema?

• A Jewish dance.

• A Jewish type of food.

• A Jewish song.

• A Jewish prayer.

How do Jews describe God?

What does the term 'omnipresent' mean?

• Present everywhere.

• All powerful.

• All knowing.

• All loving.

What does the term 'reverence' mean?

• Obeying rules.

• Commandments.

• Dignified.

• Respect for God.

Some Jews write Hashem or G-D to show their respect for God.

• True

• False

All Jews pray the Shema whilst facing Mecca.

• True

• False

Judaism is a polytheistic religion.

• True

• False

Jews have statues and representations of human beings in the synagogue.

• True

• False

"Hear, O'Israel the Lord our God, the Lord is (a)  

Jews believe God has many different characteristics.....

• Judge.

• Lawgiver.

• Creator.

• Destroyer.