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Referred to as our "watchword of faith," it declares our belief in one God. This prayer serves as the centerpiece of morning and evening services.
Hebrew Text
שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵינוּ יְהוָה אֶחָד!
בָּרוּךְ שֵׁם כְּבוֹד מַלְכוּתוֹ לְעוֹלָם וָעֶד.
Transliteration
Sh’ma Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad!
Baruch shem k’vod malchuto l’olam va-ed.
Translation
Hear, O Israel, Adonai is our God, Adonai is One!
Blessed is God’s glorious majesty forever and ever.