Shema: One God, One People, One Prayer, Part 2 (~2h)

The full Shema consists of three passages: Deuteronomy 6:4–9, 11:13–21, and Numbers 15:37–41. Its words communicate an entire set of deeply held spiritual beliefs that forge a mindset that manifests in practices. This Part 2 of the teaching focuses on the second and third paragraphs of the Shema (Deut 11:13–21, and Num 15:37–41). Want to understand why this prayer is so central in Judaism? But I highly encourage you to start with Part 1.

One God, One People, One Prayer, Part 1 (~3h)

In Jewish life, Shema is not exactly a typical prayer. It’s a recitation of 3 paragraphs from the Torah: Deuteronomy 6:4–9, 11:13–21, and Numbers 15:37–41. What stands behind these sentences, however, communicates an entire set of deeply held spiritual beliefs, practices, and theological ideas.

PSHIR.COMPinchas Shir

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