Kriat Shema

noun

The recitation of the Shema.

OriginHebrew קְרִיאַת שְׁמַע →
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Meanings

noun
  1. JudaismThe recitation of the Shema.

    Another reason for Keri'at Shema is that it alludes to the Ten Commandments.

    1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 294

Origin

  1. Hebrewקְרִיאַת שְׁמַע
  2. EnglishKriat Shema

From Hebrew קְרִיאַת שְׁמַע.

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