Text of the Shema Prayer in Hebrew and English - Chabad.org
שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהוָה אֶחָד׃. Recite the following verse in an undertone: Blessed be the name of the glory of His kingdom forever and ever. 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.
The Shema - The Daily Declaration of Faith - Chabad.org
Dec 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 our L‑rd, G‑d is one.”
Shema - Judaism 101 (JewFAQ)
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.
Shema - Wikipedia
Shema 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.
The Shema - Hear, O Israel! - Hebrew for Christians
THE SHEMA is the central affirmation of faith for the Jewish people, and it is often the very first section of Scripture that a Jewish child learns. During its recitation in the synagogue, Orthodox Jews pronounce each word very carefully and cover their eyes with their right hand.
The Shema | My Jewish Learning
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 holiest day of the year, and traditionally as the last words before death.
Jewish Prayers: The Shema - Jewish Virtual Library
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).
10 Facts Every Jew Should Know About the Shema Prayer
The first, said once, is the opening verse of Shema: “Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One.” The next, said three times, is the second sentence of the Shema: “Blessed be the name of the glory of His kingdom forever and ever.”
Words to the Shema and Its Blessings | My Jewish Learning
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.
Shema Prayer: a Hebrew Word and Declaration to Know
May 5, 2021 · The most important prayer and declaration in the Jewish life is the “Shema Prayer”. This declaration of faithfulness is a type of marriage vow if you will, as well as a hymn of praise to God. Below you can read the Shema in English.