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Blessed are those who understand.
Blessed are those who build for tomorrow.
Blessed are the prophets who envisioned Israel’s mission.
Blessed are the poets who composed Israel’s prayers.
Blessed are the mystics who sought out Israel’s God.
Blessed are the sages who fashioned Israel’s law.
Blessed are the artists who composed Israel’s songs.
Blessed is our lot; we have inherited greatness.
(
Congregation rises)
.
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ינוּ, י
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ל: י
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Hear, O Israel: Adonai is our God, Adonai is One.
(
Congregation is seated)
,
ינוּ
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ר
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שׁ
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א
,
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,
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ת
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ל יוֹם
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How good is our portion!
How pleasant our destiny!
How beautiful our heritage!
How fortunate we are
To proclaim, each day,
Your unity,
You, the one and only God.