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10 interesting facts that everyone should know about the Shema Prayer

The Shema (Hebrew: שְׁמַע‎ “Hear”) is the title of a prayer that serves as a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services. The first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism, and observant Jews consider the Shema to be the most important part of the prayer service. 1.

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Shemà שְׁמַע

Shema Yisrael (Shema Israel or Sh’ma Yisrael; Hebrew: שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל; “Hear, O Israel”) is a Jewish prayer (known simply as the Shema) considered the essence of Judaism. The first verse, “Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our GOD, the Lord is One” (Heb: שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֶחָֽד׃) is found in

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