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In terms of content, the verse is a calltoIsrael to recognize the divinity of the Lord and accept theburdenof his reign, when he was the God of Israel, and as asingle(perception monotheism). Sources said that Moses in hisaddress tothe people of Israel before his death. The Talmud pointsout thatthe verse is said even before that by the sons of Jacob,Jacobbefore he died:

Simon said Lakish: "And Jacob called his sons and said pooledandtell you - ask Jacob to find the right end to his sonsanddisappeared from calling. Said: "God forbid that there isnothingwrong in my bed, like Abraham and Ishmael came from Isaacpain Esauout of it? ' His sons told him: 'Hear, O Israel: the Lordour God,the Lord is One. Just as there is only one heart, but thatno onein our hearts. " At the same time opened Jacob and said:'Welcomethe glory of His kingdom forever and ever.

- Babylonian Talmud, Tractate Page Nu CA

Appears in the Torah verse "Hear O Israel" with the lettersayinof "Audio" and daled of "one" increased (in capitalletters).Following that is printed at the same arrangements.According tothe Babylonian Talmud (Tractate Berachot, page XIII EA)isimportant to extend and precise pronunciation of the word"one",especially with d, in order not to imply that the God ofIsrael isGod then (following the replacement of the letter Dalet r). Theverse is perceived, ever since the Talmud, especially Shema,andtherefore tend to extend it in particular and more direct thantheother portions.

The verse "Hear O Israel" signifies sometimes the mostbasicknowledge that every Jew should know. Thus, for example, showsanorganization Yad L'Achim Jewish children that grow withtheirfather in the Arab village of Arab children who do not knowsay,"Hear O Israel". [1] In 2001, the Shas party out bigadvertisingcampaign to introduce recognition verse O Israel, therabbi OvadiaYosef dreamed Messiah said he does not come to thatmillionchildren who do not know the "Shema Israel". [2]

Rebbe Kalibo Rabbi Menachem Mendel Taub amended the saying"HearO Israel" at the end of every prayer in memory ofHolocaustvictims, as well as encouraging saying "Hear O Israel"incommemoration of Holocaust victims at the end of ralliesReligiousCommunity. Even the name of the institute memorial toHolocaustvictims initiated earth " see Kalibo is the "ShemaIsrael", as thename of the encyclopedia out by the Institute whichwere collectedstories of faith and devotion of those whodied.
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