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	Shema Yisrael - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Shema Yisrael (or Sh'ma Yisroel or just Shema) (Hebrew: שמע ישראל; "Hear, [O] Israel") are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is used as a centerpiece of all morning and evening Jewish prayer services and closely echoes the monotheistic message of Judaism.
		The term "Shema" is used by extension to the whole part of the daily prayers that commences with Shema Yisrael and comprises Deuteronomy 6:4-9, 11:13-21, and Numbers 15:37-41.
		Shema is one of the sentences that are quoted in the New Testament.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shema (1330 words)

	JewishEncyclopedia.com - SHEMA': (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		The school of Shammai takes it literally, saying that the evening "Shema'" shall be read in a reclining or resting posture, and that the morning "Shema'" shall be read standing; the school of Hillel asserts that it refers not to the posture, but to the times of reclining and rising.
		Similarly, the time of reading the morning "Shema'" is fixed by the ḥakamim to begin at daybreak, when there is sufficient light to distinguish between purple and white, or to recognize a person, after a short acquaintance, at a distance of four ells, and to last until the sun's rays are seen.
		The first verse of the "Shema'" is recited aloud, first by the ḥazzan and then by the congregation, which responds with "Baruk Shem" in silence.
	www.jewishencyclopedia.com /view.jsp?artid=599&letter=S&search=Shema (1103 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Shema
		Shema Yisrael (שמע ישראל) are the first two words of a section of the Hebrew Bible that is used as a centerpiece of all morning and evening Jewish prayer services and closely echoes the monotheistic message of Judaism.
		The reading of the Shema morning, and evening is spoken of in the Mishnah as a matter of course, and rests upon the interpretation of ("when thou liest down, and when thou risest up"; Deut.
		The first verse of the Shema is recited aloud, simultaneously by the hazzan and the congregation, which responds with the rabbinically instituted "Baruch Shem" in silence before continuing the rest of Shema.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Shema (2200 words)

	Spotlight - Yeshemabeth McGregor
		The fact that Shema is Jamaica-based has had no impact on her popularity in Japan and she feels she's doing "pretty well considering there's a lack of female singers out here in Jamaica".
		Onto the number of albums Shema has released - a whopping 3 already and she was due to start working on the 4th at the time of this interview.
		For the future, Shema intends to have her own business and hopes to be doing "more albums and producing" as well as "being out there as a female entertainer".
	www.daintycrew.com /yeshemabethmcgregor.htm (877 words)

	Shema
		Shema Yisrael (שמע ישראל) are the first two words of asection of the Hebrew Bible that is used as a centerpiece of all Jewish prayer services and closely echoes the monotheistic message ofJudaism.
		The reciting of the first verse of the Shema is called the acceptance of theyoke of the kingship of God" (Mishnah Berachot 2:5).
		The first verse of the Shema is recited aloud, simultaneously by the hazzan and the congregation, which responds with the rabbinically instituted "Baruch Shem" in silence before continuing therest of Shema.
	www.therfcc.org /shema-51480.html (704 words)

	Shema Yisrael (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		Shema Yisrael (שמע ישראל) are the first two of a section of the Hebrew Bible that is used as a centerpiece all Jewish prayer services and closely echoes the monotheistic message Judaism.
		The first verse of the Shema is recited aloud simultaneously by the hazzan and the congregation which responds with rabbinically instituted " Baruch Shem " in silence before continuing the rest Shema.
		The Shema was the battle-cry of the in calling Israel to arms against an (Deuteronomy 20:3; Talmud Sotah 42a).
	www.freeglossary.com /Shema_Yisrael (841 words)

	Shema Yisrael
		Shema Yisrael is the initial verse of a section of the Hebrew Bible that is used as a centerpiece of all Jewish prayer services.
		The third portion contains the law concerning the tzitzit as a reminder that all the laws of God are to be obeyed, as a warning against following the evil inclinations of the heart, and, finally, in remembrance of the exodus from Egypt.
		The first verse of the Shema is recited aloud, first by the hazzan and then by the congregation, which responds with "Baruk Shem" in silence.
	www.fastload.org /sh/Shema_Yisrael.html (710 words)

	Shema Yisrael - Site Entry
		Shema Yisrael - the first two words which Moshe, at God's explicit command, used to call Am Yisrael to a recognition of, a knowledge of and a response to the God of their fathers.
		To view the Shema as merely a communal slogan which stirs the emotions, of historic interest but devoid of contemporary, personal meaning is evidence that you have not heard.
		To view the Shema as a call to hear Moshe Rabeinu is closer to the truth, but is still not the truth.
	members.aol.com /shemayisra/site_entry.html (282 words)

	Shema Israel, Jewish Prayer and Ritual
		The Shema is recited twice daily, once in the morning and once in the night.
		out our generations of national and communal life, the Shema Yisrael was chosen to be the one last utterance on the lips of the many martyrs that were tortured and killed because of their simple and basic belief in the one G-d, the G-d of Israel.
		Shema is recited prior to the standing silent prayer known as the "Amida" (standing prayer) or "Shmona Esrai" (eighteen benediction prayer).
	www.jewishmag.com /49mag/shema/shema.htm (934 words)

	The Shema
		In the third paragraph of the Shema, when the word "tzitzit" is said three times and when the word "emet" is said at the end, it is customary to kiss the fringes as a sign of affection for the commandments.
		The first paragraph is the continuation of the Shema verse, from Deuteronomy 6:5-9, starting with the word "v'ahavta." This paragraph deals with the acceptance of Divine rule.
		The last word of the Shema, "emet" (truth) is actually part of the next blessing and is not part of the Biblical passage.
	www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/Judaism/shema.html (1253 words)

	Shema
		SHEMA (Deut.6:4-9; Deut.11:13-23; Num.15:37-41) must be recited with great concentration and intent (61:1), particularly the first verse; see 60:5;63:4,6.
		SHEMA should be recited audibly if possible (see 61:26;62:3-4), and should be pronounced very carefully (62:1), even when reciting it in a language other than Hebrew (62:2).
		SHEMA may be recited in the morning after it is light enough to recognize an acquaintance (58:1), or if necessary, after dawn (58:3-4).
	www.torahsearch.com /page.cfm/654 (712 words)

	Shema Unit XI
		It is clear from this summary that the Shema verse is not just the middle, but the generative center of a whole composition on divine sovereignty.
		If the Shema verse is not just the middle, but the generative center of the whole liturgy, the structure should adhere to an organizational pattern that underscores the verse not just as middle, but as center or pivot.
		Originally, the Shema liturgy was composed of a covenantal core, namely, B1, B2, and C. Consisting totally of Deuteronomic material and motifs, it adhered to ancient treaty-covenantal models.
	www.clalrabbis.net /unit28.htm (2694 words)

	Shema Israel
		The origin of the Shema is to be found in the Bible, Deuteronomy 6:4, "Hear O Israel, The Eternal is our G-d, the Eternal is One".
		The Shema is essentially an acceptance of the yoke of heaven upon the individual, whereas the Shmona Esra is a petition to G-d for individual and communal needs.
		The reason is that the Shema, in addition to being an acceptance of G-d's divine rule in the universe, also asserts G-d's Oneness.
	www.jewishmag.com /67mag/shema/shema.htm (1251 words)

	Shema Yisrael ~ The Open Synagogue (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		The Shema Yisrael mission is to be a synagogue embracing all that is Jewish.
		Shema Yisrael is also committed to fostering cooperative efforts to bring together Atlanta Jewry through a wide range of educational, social, and cultural experiences.
		Shema Yisrael believes that American Jewry is on the brink of an exciting era.
	www.shemaweb.org (425 words)

	Shema Yisrael
		Shema Yisrael -- "Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One" -- is perhaps the most famous of all Jewish sayings.
		The Shema is a declaration of faith, a pledge of allegiance to One God.
		Shema is contained in the mezuzah we affix to the doorpost of our home, and in the tefillin that we bind to our arm and head.
	search.aish.com /literacy/mitzvahs/Shema_Yisrael.asp?s=o&k=shema (2643 words)

	Shema Yisrael - InfoSearchPoint.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		nl: shema Shema Yisrael is the initial verse of a section of the Hebrew Bible that is used as a centerpiece of all Jewish prayer services.
		Akiva patiently endured while his flesh was being torn with iron combs, and died reciting the "Shema'." He pronounced the last word of the sentence, "Echad" (one) with his last breath (Talmud Berachot 61b).
		"Shema Yisrael" is also the password by which one Jew recognizes another in every part of the world.
	www.infosearchpoint.com /display/Shema_Yisrael (635 words)

	John K. Clark - Glasspainter - Bowdon Synagogue - Shema Text (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		It has been stated that, in Jewish thought, the Shema is the single most important affirmation of belief in G-D. The reading or reciting of the Shema occurs twice daily and is a declaration of G-D's unity.
		Whatever the actual historical evolution of the Shema, the practice of reciting it in the evening and in the morning has been long established.
		It has been ruled that the Shema should be recited, in the evening, between nightfall and dawn although ideally it should be recited before midnight.
	www.glasspainter.com /bowdon/shematext.html (368 words)

	MyJewishLearning.com - Texts: The Shema
		The first and second paragraphs are understood to refer to the laws of tefillin (leather boxes and straps worn during prayer) and mezuzah (placing the words of the Shema on doorposts), and the third paragraph to the tzitzit (fringes on the corners of four cornered garments).
		Now, if this is the "message" of the Shema, the continuation of the passage from Deuteronomy, which completes the prayer's first paragraph, mandates what to do with the message: how to be loyal to it, how to transmit it, how to remain mindful of it.
		The function of the commandments as spurs to consciousness is elaborated in the third paragraph of the Shema (Numbers 15:37-42), which mandates and describes the wearing of tzitzit, fringes on garments.
	www.myjewishlearning.com /texts/liturgical_texts/Overview_Jewish_Prayer_Book/shema_3240.htm (989 words)

	Shema, Hear O Israel the Lord your God is One
		is recited aloud, simultaneously by the hazzan and the congregation, which responds with the rabbinically instituted "Baruch Shem" in silence before continuing the rest of Shema.
		The Shema was the battle-cry of the priest in calling Israel
		This is because these letters form the word "ed," witness, and remind Jews of their duty to serve as witnesses to God's sovereignty by leading exemplary lives.
	www.milechai.com /judaism/shema.html (885 words)

	Shema Pendant - Hear O Israel the Lord your God is One ~ Love the Lord your God
		The obligation to recite the Shema is separate from the obligation to pray and a Jew is obligated to say Shema in the morning and at night
		On one side of the pendant the Shema is written in Hebrew the holy language of the Torah [Bible].
		With the Shema on their lips, Jews went to martyrdom at the Inquisitor's stake and in the Nazi gas chambers.
	www.milechai.com /shema-pendant.html (383 words)

	Francis J. Shema, Chief Warrant Officer, United States Navy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		Francis J. Shema, 83, a retired Navy Chief Warrant Officer who later served 20 years as an inspector with the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, died of congestive heart failure October 12, 2002, at the Leewood Health Center in Alexandria, Virginia.
		CWO Shema served 20 years in the Navy, beginning in 1937, and his career included duty during World War II and the Korean War.
		Shema of Alexandria; three children, Michael F. Shema of Las Vegas, Christopher P. Shema of Terre Haute, Indiana, and Stephanie Shema Thomas of Fort Washington; a brother, a sister and five grandchildren.
	www.arlingtoncemetery.com /fjshema.htm (398 words)

	D'var Tefilot (Words about Prayers): Shema
		The Shema is the formal statement of Jewish faith and is actually not a prayer.
		The Shema is actually a sequence of prayers that form the outstanding prayer in Judaism.
		At the heart is the statement of the Shema itself is the classic statement of the Jewish doctrine of the unity of God.
	home.att.net /~saulcarliner/shema.htm (599 words)

	The Jewish Shema
		A second implication of the Shema to the Jewish mind, despite that such a "conception of Deity was the inheritance of Christianity19", is that God is not a triune Being.
		Indeed, the Shema was given en route to this promised land.
		To the Jew, the Shema invokes Zionistic expressions of patriotism to the Land of Israel - the Jewish homeland and state, whereby Jews are free to develop as Jews.
	www.geocities.com /Athens/Forum/5951/com505d.html (1930 words)

	What is Shema? \| AskMoses.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-01)
		It is traditionally whispered into the little ears of Jewish newborns, so that the totality of Jewish faith impresses itself onto that tiny consciousness, never to be erased, and is traditionally the last words uttered by a terminally ill Jew on his or her deathbed.
		“Shema Yisrael, Hashem Elokeinu, Hashem Echad!” were also the last words sung out by countless Jewish martyrs through the eons before they were brutally killed by Jew-haters, declaring their unswerving faith in G-d in the face of death.
		Shema is a spiritual ladder with its top in Heaven and its feet planted firmly on Earth.
	www.askmoses.com /article.html?h=115&o=137 (1330 words)

	The Shema
		THE SHEMA is the central prayer in the Jewish prayerbook (Siddur) and is often the first section of Scripture that a Jewish child learns.
		It is also sometimes said as a bedtime prayer ("the bedtime Shema").
		The two letters Ayin and Dalet are enlarged in the first sentence of the Shema.
	www.hebrew4christians.com /Scripture/Torah/The_Shema/the_shema.html (406 words)

	The Shema, Yammica, Kippah, Phylaceeries/Tephillin, Mezuzah, Children
		The Shema is a confession of faith and summary of the creed of Judaism that adherents to the faith recite each evening and morning, in every feast, in every problem, at the point of death...
		And the Shema was his last conscious utterance as he lay dying.
		The words of the Shema are written on a tiny scroll of parchment, along with the words of a companion passage, Deut.
	www.biblia.com /jesusbible/deut4.htm (2178 words)

	Hidden Beauty of the Shema (H/C) :: Eichlers.com - The World's Judaica Store
		We say the Shema before going to sleep, over a baby boy on the night before his brit milah, and before we die.
		She explores the basic principles that underlie the Shema and the nature of the unique attachment between God and his chosen people.
		As the author explores the breadth of the meaning behind the familiar words, a panorama profound and awe-inspiring unfolds before the reader: a perspective of life and the human condition that flows from the deepest sources in Torah thought.
	www.eichlers.com /details.cfm?Group_ID=56&Product_ID=3245 (343 words)

	MyJewishLearning.com - Texts: Shema as a Love Story
		The three paragraphs of the Shema can be interpreted allegorically by connecting each of the three paragraphs to a different stage of a growing, loving relationship.
		Although Maimonides adapts the language of the first paragraph of the Shema (Deuteronomy 6:4-8), known as v'ahavta--תבהאו, "and you shall love"--he is clearly echoing the language of the first paragraph.
		In the final paragraph of the Shema (Numbers 15:37-41), Israel is commanded to make tzitzit (fringes) upon the corners of their garments as public signs and as reminders.
	www.myjewishlearning.com /texts/liturgical_texts/Overview_Jewish_Prayer_Book/shema_3240/Shema_Lovestory3242.htm (1103 words)

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