Prayer Podcast: Shma, Part 1

Rabbi Jon's Podcasts by Rabbi Jon Spira-Savett

Aug 2, 201210:40Religion & Spirituality

Learn why and how you can deepen your experience of Jewish prayer and services by thinking about the prayer texts. Hear some opening thoughts on the meaning of the Shma.

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