Kriat Shema

English

Etymology

From Hebrew קְרִיאַת שְׁמַע.

Noun

Kriat Shema

1. (Judaism) The recitation of the Shema.
   • 1996, Macy Nulman, The Encyclopedia of Jewish Prayer, page 294:

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