בָּרוּךְ שֵׁם כְּבוֹד מַלְכוּתוֹ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד. You shall love the L-rd your G‑d with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your might. And these words which I command you today shall be upon your …

The first verse of the Shema, from the sixth chapter of Deuteronomy, is among the best-known in all of Jewish liturgy. It is recited at the climactic moment of the final prayer of Yom Kippur, the …

It is the oldest fixed daily prayer in Judaism, recited morning and night since ancient times. It consists of three biblical passages, two of which specifically say to speak of these things …

Shema Yisrael (Shema Israel or Sh'ma Yisrael; Hebrew: שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל, lit. 'Hear, O Israel') is a Jewish prayer (known as the Shema) that serves as a centerpiece of the morning and evening …

Recite them when you stay at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you get up. (8) Bind them as a sign on your hand and let them serve as a symbol on your …

The Shema is the central prayer in the Jewish prayerbook and is often the first verse of Scripture that a Jewish child learns. During its recitation in the synagogue, Orthodox Jews pronounce …

The Shema Yisrael (שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל) is one of the most central and powerful and known prayers in Jewish tradition. It is a declaration of faith and a reminder of the core belief in one God.

Apr 23, 2025 · In conventional prayer, we speak to God; in the Shema, God speaks to us through His Word. The Hebrew term 'shema' means 'listen,' and reciting it is an act of faithful …

The 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 …

The Shema has always been the most fundamental prayer for the Jewish people. It is said in times of despair and in times of thanksgiving, upon awakening in the morning and when …