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 ...

There is a fascinating conversation amongst the sages regarding which verse in the Torah is the most important. The sage Ben Zoma opines that it is the Shema: “Hear O Israel, the Lord or God, the Lord ...

A new exhibition features rare artifacts, including the earliest known instance of the Shema prayer used in a Jewish amulet. What separates religion from magic? How is the Jewish world connected to ...