Episode 6 Angels and Us
The first blessing prior to the sh’ma invokes mysterious celestial beings who proclaim God’s glory.
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Episode 7: Love, Law, and the Miracle of Jewish History
The siddur invokes the remarkable Jewish love affair between God and the Jewish people. Supplemental Materials: Click here to see the second blessing before the sh’ma.
Episode 8: The Sh’ma, and the Love of Generations
The most famous affirmation of Jewish belief is also the most misunderstood.
Episode 9: Faith, Tefillin, and the Tie That Binds
The novelist Herman Wouk, and his dedication to Judaism and Jewish tradition, can help us understand the meaning of the tefillin that's mentioned in the sh'ma.
Episode 10: Blue and White in Jewish History and Jewish Prayer
The story of the State of Israel has a deep connection to the tekhelet in the third paragraph of the sh'ma.
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