Shema
What does the word Shema mean in English?
To listen
How many Mitzvot are in the FIRST paragraph of the Shema?
7
What does "them" mean in the mitzvot?
The words of the Shema.
How many do we say the Shema in a week?
14
What is Mitzvah no. 7?
Mezuzah
Who are we instructed to teach the Torah/Shema/Legal Obligations to G-d to?
our children
What is comparable to G-d?
nada/nothing/clum
what is Mitzvah Number Five?
Tefillin -- arm
What does the phrase "this day" mean?
Anyone can do the Mitzvot any day
What sefer does the Shema come from?
What is Legal Responsibility/Mitzvah no. 6?
tefillin --- on the head
What does prolong your days mean in the SHEMA?
It means that following G-d improves the quality of your life, not the quantity.
How does the Shema’s first paragraph reflect the foundation of Jewish monotheism compared to ancient Near Eastern religions?
They don't. It's new.
What are we instructed to love G-d with?
Our heart soul and strength
What does the word Totafot mean and where does it come from?
Tefillin. Comes from the Egyptian word/god Toth who is the god of writing.