Shema Yisrael
Also known as Shemaʻ Yiśraʼel, The Shema
thumb|Indian Jews praying "Shema Yisrael", illustration on a book cover
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- Berakhot 1–3
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25 sectionsContents
- History
- Content
- ''Shema Yisrael''
- ''Baruch Shem''
- ''V'ahavta''
- ''V'haya im shamoa''
- ''Vayomer''
- Summary
- Jewish women and the Shema
- Accompanying blessings
- Blessings
- Bedtime ''Shema''
- Source of the prayer
- Additions to the prayer
- Other instances
- Other religious literature
- Music and film
- Television
- Divine unity of the ''Shema'' in Hasidic philosophy
- In other religions
- In Islam
- In Christianity
- See also
- References
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thumb|Indian Jews praying "Shema Yisrael", illustration on a book cover
Shema Yisrael (Shema Israel or '''''Sh'ma Yisrael; ) is a Jewish prayer (known as the Shema') that serves as a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services. Its first verse, Deuteronomy 6:4, encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism: "Hear, O Israel: YHWH our God, YHWH is one" ().