Shema: Sights and Sounds: Two modes of interaction with the divine
An analysis of the first two paragraphs of the Shema, and an inspiring and encouraging message for our times. (Likutei Sichos vol. 9)
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He says the idea of "plural" referring to the plurality of sounds, the word after word, the necessity of involvement to "get it" as opposed to the "singularity" of sight in the 1st paragraph...but the plural in paragraph two refers specifically to something completely other than what he is claiming somehow is "hidden" there. Just the fact that the 2nd person plural is used in the 2nd paragraph doesn't connect to what he is saying, yet he is claiming a connection.
I actually don't object to his idea with plural and singular but it's absurd to claim that this is something described or implied in the verse.
All due respect of course!