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Subject: [chicago-aneinu] Shema Yisroel Campaign for Chanukah

Shema Yisroel Campaign for Chanukah

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On the eighth night of Chanukah, there will be a special worldwide effort centering on Judaism's most basic declaration of faith, the Shema Yisrael prayer.

 This effort is coordinated by the Chicago-based Shema Yisrael Now committee, after consultation with rabbinic authorities and a Gadol Ba'Torah.

The eighth night of Chanukah is Sunday night, Dec. 25, 2022 after lighting the menorah Jews in many communities will stand with their families and friends, and recite the Shema Yisrael prayer.

 Joining in unity with Jews around the world is of paramount importance in our turbulent times. 

The Chanukah night Shema effort is a statement of that unity. 

As Jews in numerous communities confront anti-Semitism and threats, it is all the more important to make a statement that we 

will stand together as a united community.

 The power of spiritual light which bursts forth on Chanukah, along with the powerful unity of the Jewish people reciting our most basic 

prayer, the Shema, can help bring protection for the Jewish people during these troubling times.

 The basic Shema prayer that many will recite on the eighth night of Chanukah is comprised of six words:

  Shema Yis-ra-el A-do-noi E-lo-hei-nu A-d-noi E-chad

  Translation: Hear, Israel, Hashem is (now) our G-d, Hashem is the One 

and Only.

  This is followed by the whispered recital of the following six holy words:

  Baruch Shem Kevod Malchuso LeOlam Va'ed

  Blessed is the Name of His glorious kingdom for all eternity.

  This refers to our silent aspiration that the entire world should soon recognize G-d's kingship over the world.

 The Shema Yisrael Now committee's mission is to raise awareness of the 

Shema Yisrael prayer and its protective power for the Jewish people. 

We encourage all Jews to recite the Shema twice a day, on rising in the 

morning and on retiring at night.

All members of the Jewish community are encouraged to increase their 

concentration (kavana) when reciting the Shema prayer and to speak to 

co-workers, neighbors, friends and extended family members about joining 

the Shema effort.

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