Shema
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Shema Yisrael is a Jewish prayer that serves as a centerpiece of the morning and evening Jewish prayer services. Its first verse encapsulates the monotheistic essence of Judaism: "Hear, O Israel: YHVH is our God, YHVH is one", found in Deuteronomy 6:4.
Shema Yisrael at the Knesset Menorah in Jerusalem
Indian Jews praying "Shema Yisrael", illustration on a book cover
The first paragraph of the Shema seen in a Tefillin scroll
Schneur Zalman of Liadi articulated Divine Unity in Hasidic philosophy.
Jewish prayer
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Jewish prayer is the prayer recitation that forms part of the observance of Rabbinic Judaism. These prayers, often with instructions and commentary, are found in the Siddur, the traditional Jewish prayer book.
Morning Prayer, 2005
Jews praying at the Western Wall (Kotel) in Jerusalem, 2010
Rabbi Yisrael Meir HaCohen Kagan, the "Chofetz Chaim", at prayer towards the end of his life
An Israeli soldier lays tefillin at the Western Wall prior to prayer.