Words to the Shema and Its Blessings | My Jewish Learning

Shema Prayer: a Hebrew Word and Declaration to Know

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