The Shema is often described as the most important prayer in Judaism. Its first word is “hear,” which makes the prayer a challenging one for the deaf and hearing-impaired. In this video, Rabbi Darby Jared Leigh explains how to sign the Shema in American Sign Language and his unique interpretation of this iconic prayer.
This video was produced by Ritualwell.
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