Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Tens of thousands participate in global Shema prayer on behalf of Israeli hostages

(JTA) — Tens of thousands of Jews around the world joined in a collective recitation of the Shema prayer on Thursday that was broadcast from Jerusalem’s Western Wall to support the more than 130 ...
The Jewish Exponent

The Shema

I grew up praying to a god in a language I did not understand. In particular, as an observant Conservative Jewish American (that is, “Conservative Jewish, not “conservative, Jewish”), I grew up ...
Brandeis University

The Opening of the Shema Prayer Explained

Shema Yisrael, or the Shema, is the central affirmation of Judaism. The prayer expresses belief in the singularity of God, that is, in God's oneness and incomparability. Though this opening verse is ...
COLliveOpinion

Shema Yisrael, Tzitzit, and Tefillin: Faith, Identity, and Jewish Resilience Strengthening Jewish Identity as Our Response to Antisemitism

Strengthening Jewish identity is our most powerful response to and protection from antisemitism. It is how we have endured ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Schumer recites the Shema prayer at National Prayer Breakfast and joins Biden’s plea for unity

Biden in his remarks referred to the recent synagogue hostage crisis as an example of courage in the face of divisiveness. The New York Democrat added a reading from Leviticus that emphasized unity, ...
Jewish Press

IDF Spokesperson Condemns Soldier Who Said ‘Shema Israel’ Before Blowing Up Hamas Mosque

Journalist Dvir Amar on Monday night posted a video showing an Israeli soldier reciting the Shema Israel verse before blowing up a mosque that was used by Hamas for terrorist purposes. The soldier, ...