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  2. The 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 God for redemption, follows the Shema.

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  3. Dec 26, 2011 · The Daily Declaration of Faith. 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 our L‑rd, G‑d is one.”. In its ...

    • Mordechai Rubin
    • The Shema Consists of Three Paragraphs From the Torah. Shema is technically not a prayer. It consists of three biblical paragraphs: Deuteronomy 6:4–9, 11:13–21, and Numbers 15:37–41.
    • We Say Shema Twice Daily. In the first paragraph, the fourth verse tells us:1 “And you shall teach them to your children... when you lie down and when you rise up.”
    • We Cover Our Eyes For the First Verse. While reciting the first verse, we cover our eyes with our right hand. The basic reason2 is to eliminate distractions during this essential prayer.
    • The Shema Is One of the First Things We Teach Our Children. In the Laws of Torah study, in the Code of Jewish Law3, we are told that when a child starts to talk we should teach them two verses: “The Torah that Moses commanded us is a heritage for the congregation of Jacob” (Deuteronomy 33:4).
  4. 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 יְהוָה אֶחָד׃. Recite the following verse in an undertone: Blessed be the name of the glory of His kingdom forever ...

  5. Blessing One: Praised are you, Lord our God, King of the universe, creating light and fashioning darkness, ordaining the order of all creation. You illumine the world and its creatures with mercy; in Your goodness, day after day You renew Creation.

  6. 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 in the morning and at night ( Deut. 6:7).

  7. The 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.

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