The Jewish national anthem -- "Shema Yisrael" -- appears in this week's Torah portion. Why do we cover our eyes, and what should be going through our minds as we say the words?
Oh Say Can You Hear?: Parshat Va'etchanan
The Jewish national anthem -- "Shema Yisrael" -- appears in this week's Torah portion. Why do we cover our eyes, and what should be going through our minds as we say the words?
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