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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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