To hear – even in the dark. To listen – when we feel silenced. To act – when it would be easier to despair. To love – when hate seems louder. To believe – even now.

Shema Yisrael: The importance of listening and learning in the darkness To hear – even in the dark. To listen – when we feel silenced. To act – when it would be easier to despair.

Torah learning is not just a central mitzvah. It is also the only way to achieve true freedom. Rebbe Yehoshua ben Levi ...

After a few minutes, when the white noise machine is turned on and the blinds are pulled down, we help them cover their eyes and recite the Shema together. After that we chant the V’ahavta.