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3 unusual facts about Shema Yisrael


Shema Yisrael

Since 2012, when the Anglican Use version of the BCP was adapted for use in Canada, it has been recited by Roman Catholics as well.

In The Shoes of the Fisherman, Anthony Quinn, as Pope Kiril, explores the back streets of Rome disguised as a simple priest, and recites the Shema at the bedside of a dying Jew.

Justin Bieber says the Shema before each public performance with his manager Scooter Braun, who is Jewish.


Zeraim

(ברכות) means "Blessings"; deals with the rules of blessings and prayers, particularly the Shema and the Amidah.


see also

Shema Yisrael Torah Network

The Shema Yisrael Torah Network is a group of (mainly English) websites dedicated to spreading Jewish thought, halakha (Jewish law) and other material through the World Wide Web, email and written material.