The most powerful words & prayer in Hebrew: “Shema Israel” Hear o Israel. The Prayer that opens Heaven’s ears. The Shema prayer is traditionally spoken DAILY, twice. First recited after waking up, and second recited before going to sleep. #bibleverse #worship #one #god #shemaisrael #prayers #hebrewworship #Adonai #dailymotivation | Radiant Israel

WATCH: IDF soldier gets emotional when reciting 'Shema Yisrael' prayer. 💙 Video: Sparks of a Nation | Hananya Naftali

Shema Yisrael is not only a prayer. It is also a declaration of belonging to the Jewish nation’s chain of generations, during times of joy and during times of sorrow. Watch an inspirational video about the Shema as a way of identifying as a Jew during the special forces rescue operation of survivors of the recent Hamas attack near the Gaza strip. Credit: Moment of WisdomMoment of Wisdom | Western Wall Heritage Foundation

For this week’s ✨Shabbat Spark✨, we offer Cantor Cadrain’s rendition of Debbie Friedman’s “Angels Blessing” in honor of the angels in the Torah portion, Vayeira. The text comes from a traditional prayer, “The Bedtime Shema”: May the angel Michael be at your right, the angel Gabriel be at your left, in front of you the angel Uriel, behind you the angel Rafael, and above your head the Shechinah (Divine Presence).” | Temple Israel of Westport, CT

The Shema is the Jewish declaration of faith. It's from Deuteronomy 6:4, and means, "Listen, Israel, God is our Lord, God is one." It's an acknowledgment that God runs the world. You're supposed to meditate on its meaning twice a day, in the morning and evening, and teach it to your children when they first learn to speak. It's also supposed to be your last words. Almost every Jew knows it, and has said it at some point in life. The Shema means that although you don’t have the complete picture,