The Shema’s Mystery

ShemaThe most central prayer in Jewish liturgy, the Shema states: "Hear O Israel, the Lord Our God, the Lord is One." These words are written inside mezuzot and t'fillin. It is traditionally said during all major services and when waking and going to sleep. Yisrael, Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Echad!
Hear, O IsraelLit. ''the one who struggles with God.'' Israel means many things. It is first used with reference to Jacob, whose name is changed to Israel (Genesis 32:29), the one who struggles with God. Jacob's children, the Jewish people, become B'nai Israel, the children of Israel. The name also refers to the land of Israel and the State of Israel., Adonai is our God, Adonai is One!
Baruch Shem KavodHonor, as in kavod av v’em, honoring one’s parents, kavod ha’met, respect for the dead, kavod hatorah, the honor of the Torah. Malchuto L’Olam Va’ed

 

Blessed is the Name of G-d’s Glorious Kingdom for ever and ever.

Paying attention to the Hearts longing, to the souls seeking;
I bow to the mystery of One, to the mystery of the call
I bow to the mystery that leads me, to the mystery within|
I bow to the mystery not seen, to the mystery that IS
Bowing to what is greater than the self
“I am Beautifully Overwhelmed and forever, can never go back”