A New Shema
October 19, 2012 
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In this recently posted video from Temple Israel of West Bloomfield, MI, teenager Anna Brooks performs a breathtaking new Shema she wrote herself (with a little help from Deuteronomy, of course). The video was created by members of the Reform congregation’s filmmaking class; some of Anna’s classmates appear in the video along with her. The lyrics go:
I won’t tell you, that He loves me, I won’t tell you that He saved my life
But I can say as loud and clear, as I can sing from my lips to your ears, that there’s
One of our God, in every one of our lives (and that’s why we sing)
Shema, Yisrael Adonai Elohaynu Adonai, Echad (oh, and that’s why we sing)
Shema, Yisrael Adonai Elohaynu Adonai, Echad
I won’t tell you, that He controls my life,
I won’t tell you that to have His love would be my everlasting plight.
But I can say as loud and clear, as I can sing from my lips to your ears,
That there’s One of our God, our ner tamid, our everlasting light
Thank you for sharing this. What a beautiful expression the Shema.
Just beautiful. Anna Brooks has a great career ahead of her.
This is so beautiful!
How beautiful! What a gifted young Lady! I was moved.
Thanks for posting our video. The Teens here love singing Anna’s Shema at services!! We are so thrilled to share this gift with the Reform community.
This song has seriously changed my life. I’ve listened to it so many times in the past few days and it has furthered me on my spiritual journey in a way I can’t even describe. The Shema is my favorite prayer and this is a huge inspiration for me. Thank you so much for all the love you’re putting into the world…Bless you <3
I know there was a reason to take you out of Egypt and go through this long journey
Beautiful is the first word that comes to mind…Wonderful would run a close second…You should be very proud of Anna and the crew!
Can’t stop to sing it. Really love the Shema part. . .