The Shema is one of two prayers required in the Torah, and it is supposed to be recited each morning and night. The Shema consists of three parts: Deuteronomy 6:4-9, Deuteronomy 11:13-21, and Numbers 15:37-41. The first two words of the prayer, “Shema Yisrael,” are Hebrew for “Hear, O Israel.” Jews consider the Shema to be the most important part of the prayer service. The prayer is a call to obedience. It is also quoted by Jesus when he said to "love your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength." You can listen to the Shema here.