Jewish pledge of faith Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, October 12, 1997 · 45-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, October 12, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 12, 1997 · 45-Down · 5 letters
SHEMA0 of 5 letters revealed
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a liturgical prayer (considered to be the essence of Jewish religion) that is recited at least twice daily by adult Jewish males to declare their faith; "as soon as Leonard learned to talk he was taught to recite the first words of the Shema, the creed of Judaism which originated on Sinai with Moses and is recited daily"
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