Shema Yisrael

The leader asks for the community to stand for the Shema - which they then read or sing in Hebrew, covering their eyes.
Baruch Shem Kevod is then quietly read/sang in Hebrew by community. 

We then read the first paragraph, Veahavta, together in Hebrew. The second and third paragraphs (Vehaya im shamoa and Vayomer Adonai el Moshe) are read quietly until the leader or Rabbi leads the singing/chanting of Lema'an Tizkeru - the Rabbi can do this from their seat if not leading at this point.  

We then read "True is this word" together on p.23 in English until There is no God besides thee" 

At this point, in preparation for the Amidah, please ask the community to stand. You may wish to then outline the shape of a 'personal Amidah' by saying we'll be reading the first three blessings together, before having time for quiet prayer. The traditional practice is the leader will go quietly into the fourth blessings, though the community is encouraged to go back to the begining to have a personal Amidah. Once they've finished their Amidah, they should be seated. 

Finally, the leader reads the final paragraph "Though hast been the help" until "the Law and thy word". The leader reads the final part of the paragraph in Hebrew from Emet Atah Hu.

Below you'll find an audio file as well as the pages from our Siddur.

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