Words & Meaning
What does the word "shema" mean?
A) Pray
B) Listen
C) Bless
D) Sing
B) Listen
When do we often say the Shema?
A) On holiday
B) Before Bed
C) Only in the Morning
D) Never
B) Before Bed
What is the main idea of the Shema?
A) God is far away
B) God is one
C) Only adults can pray
D) Praying is boring
B) God is one
What do many people do when saying the Shema?
A) Sit
B) Stand
C) Cover their eyes
D) Clap
C) Cover their eyes
The Shema helps Jews to listen to...
A) Parents only
B) Teachers only
C) God and what is important
D) Friends only
C) God and what is important
What does "Echad" mean?
A) Big
B) Forever
C) One
D) Holy
C) One
Where can the Shema be said?
A) Only in Synagogue
B) Only at home
C) Only at school
D) Anywhere
D) Anywhere
The Shema teaches us to...
A) Listen carefully and pay attention
B) Talk loudly
C) Run quickly
D) Sit still
A) Listen carefully and pay attention
Why do people cover their eyes?
A) To fall asleep
B) To block others
C) To focus on the words
D) To hide
C) To focus on the words
What does it mean that God is one?
A) There is only one rule
B) Only one prayer matters
C) God lives in one place
D) Everything is connected
D) Everything is connected
Who is "Yisrael" in the Shema?
A) One person
B) A city
C) The Jewish People
D) The King
C) The Jewish People
Which Prayer comes before the Shema in synagogue?
A) Barchu
B) Aleinu
C) Kiddush
D) Hatikvah
A) Barchu
Why do some people cover their eyes during the Shema?
A) To rest
B) To block light
C) To help focus
D) Because it is required by law
C) To help focus
Who usually says the Shema out loud in Synagogue?
A) Everyone together
B) Only the Rabbi
C) Only the kids
D) One person alone
A) Everyone together
Which moment is a good time to say the Shema?
A) When scared
B) When proud to be Jewish
C) Before sleep
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What does "Adonai" mean?
A) Teacher
B) God
C) Friend
D) King David
B) God
How often is the Shema traditionally said?
A) Once a year
B) Once a week
C) Twice a day
D) Only on Shabbat
C) Twice a day
Which feeling matches the Shema best?
A) Silly
B) Sleepy
C) Serious and important
D) Angry
C) Serious and important
When is the Shema often the last prayer someone says at night?
A) When they are bored
B) Before going to sleep
C) Before school
D) Before eating
B) Before going to sleep
Why do all Jews say the same Shema that their parents and grandparents said?
A) It is short
B) It helps connect generations
C) It is easy to memorize
D) It sounds nice
B) It helps connect generations
Which phrase tells us to pay attention, not just to hear with our ears?
A) Baruch Adonai
B) Shema Yisrael
C) Adonai Echad
D) Kol Yisrael
B) Shema Yisrael
Why is the Shema said both in the morning AND at night?
A) To practice Hebrew
B) To remember God all day
C) Because it is short
D) Because kids like it
B) To remember God all day
What does "Adonai Echad" help us remember?
A) God changes
B) God is everywhere and connected
C) God is far away
D) God is only in synagogue
B) God is everywhere and connected
Which action shows the Shema is an important prayer?
A) Whispering randomly
B) Standing still and focusing
C) Talking to friends
D) Rushing through it
B) Standing still and focusing
If the Shema teaches us to listen, what is one to live the Shema?
A) Ignore others
B) Talk more
C) Pay attention and act kindly
D) Hurry through prayers
C) Pay attention and act kindly