The Shema | My Jewish Learning
WebThe Shema is the centerpiece of the daily morning and evening prayer services and is considered by some the most essential prayer in all of Judaism. An affirmation of God’s singularity and kingship, its daily recitation is regarded by traditionally observant Jews as a biblical commandment.
The Shema - The Daily Declaration of Faith - Chabad.org
WebDec 26, 2011 · Shema Yisrael (שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל) (“Hear, O Israel ”) are the first two words of a section of the Torah that is the centerpiece of the morning and evening prayer services, encapsulating the monotheistic essence of Judaism: “Hear, O Israel: G‑d is …
Text of the Shema in Hebrew and English - Chabad.org
WebText of the Shema in Hebrew and English. Published by Kehot Publication Society. Show content in: English Both Hebrew. Click here for a transliteration of the Shema. Cover your eyes with your right hand and say: Hear, O Israel, the L-rd is our G‑d, the L-rd is One. שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ ...
Shema - Wikipedia
WebShema Yisrael ( Shema Israel or Sh'ma Yisrael; Hebrew: שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל Šəmaʿ Yīsrāʾēl, "Hear, O Israel") is a Jewish prayer (known as the Shema) that serves as a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services.
Shema - Judaism 101 (JewFAQ)
WebThe Shema is one of only two prayers that are specifically commanded in Torah (the other is Birkat Ha-Mazon -- grace after meals). It is the oldest fixed daily prayer in Judaism, recited morning and night since ancient times.
The Shema - Jewish Virtual Library
WebThe Shema is an affirmation of Judaism and a declaration of faith in one God. The obligation to recite the Shema is separate from the obligation to pray and a Jew is obligated to say Shema in the morning and at night (Deut. 6:7).
Translation of The Shema - Chabad.org
WebTranslation of The Shema. Published by Kehot Publication Society. Cover your eyes with your right hand and say: Hear, O Israel, the L-rd is our G‑d, the L-rd is One. Recite the following verse in an undertone: Blessed be the name …
Words to the Shema and Its Blessings | My Jewish Learning
WebThe Shema, one of the most important (and shortest) prayers in Jewish liturgy, is surrounded by three long blessings. The first two, which thank God for creation and revelation precede the Shema. The third, which thanks …
Shema | Hebrew prayer, Torah, monotheism | Britannica
WebApr 4, 2024 · Shema, (Hebrew: “Hear”), the Jewish confession of faith made up of three scriptural texts (Deuteronomy 6:4–9, 11:13–21; Numbers 15:37–41), which, together with appropriate prayers, forms an integral part of the evening and morning services.
How to Say the Shema | My Jewish Learning
WebThe Shema is the quintessential Jewish declaration of faith in God. It’s traditionally recited with the hands covering the eyes. Rabbi Mikey Stein teaches Judaic studies at the Abraham Joshua Heschel High School in New York City.
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