shema

uncountable · proper noun

A liturgical prayer central to Jewish faith, recited at least twice daily by adult Jewish males to declare their belief in one God.

• 🇷🇺Литургическая молитва, центральная для иудейской веры, читаемая не менее двух раз в день взрослыми евреями-мужчинами для провозглашения веры в единого Бога.

1. Central Jewish prayer C1 formal

   A liturgical prayer that is considered the essence of Jewish religion, recited at least twice daily by adult Jewish males to declare their faith.

   • The Shema is recited during morning and evening prayers.
   • He closed his eyes and whispered the Shema before sleeping.
   • The congregation stood together to recite the Shema.

   🇷🇺Центральная еврейская молитва