Reciting the Shema Prayer: Affirming the Oneness and Unity of G-d
“Hear O’ Israel…G-d is One” is arguably the most essential statements of the Jewish faith. Discover layers of meaning to this central verse we recite daily.
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613 Vayigash - Shema |
| Related Text: | Sefer Hamitzvot (Digest): Positive Commandment 10 |
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Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin is the official Chabad emissary to downtown Brooklyn, rabbi of Congregation B’nai Avraham in Brooklyn Heights, New York and Dean of Brooklyn Heights Jewish Academy. He is the author of the books, “Thank You God for Making Me a Woman", "Letters of Light", "By Divine Design", and "Guardian of Israel", and the co-author of "The Rabbi & The CEO".
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Rabbi Raskin!! Now I really get the reason why the Shema is so important! Now I get it! It clicked during your lecture. I have never heard the reasons why we say the Shema and what it really signifies (apart from our belief in One G-d) explained exactly like this before. It became clear to me when you talked about being not only a witness to the Oneness of our G-d and saying it; but also we must have the knowledge sufficient to put our specialness into action and push/claw/punch our way out of exile to continue to survive and thrive and grow! A very uplifting talk. I truly needed it right at this very moment. I feel this understanding will help me raise my energy level to DO more. Thank G-d for you, Rabbi Raskin. And may our L-rd continue to bless you. May you always give these spiritually powerful, uplifting and educational lectures.