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Veshamru
Ashkenaz · Shabbat · Maariv · Veshamru
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- Translation based on the Metsudah linear siddur, by Avrohom Davis, 1981
Veshamru
On Shabbos say: And the Children of Israel shall preserve the Sabbath, to maintain the Sabbath for their generations as an everlasting covenant. Between Me and between the Children of Israel it is a sign for eternity, that [in] six days, Adonoy made the heavens and the earth, and on the seventh [day] He abstained from work and rested.
Exodus 31:16-17. This is merely metaphorical, since God of course does not become tired, nor does He require rest.
On Pesach, Shavuos and Sukkos, say: And Moses recounted the appointed seasons of Adonoy to the Children of Israel.
Leviticus 23:44.
Where it comes in the siddur
- Comes after: Second Blessing after Shema
- Followed by: Half Kaddish
- Part 3 of 14 in Maariv
- The same text in Hebrew: ושמרו
Texts and sources
Every prayer text in Amidora comes from openly licensed editions published on Sefaria. Only editions released under CC-BY, CC0 or the public domain are included.
- Metsudah Siddur, Avrohom Davis, 1981 — CC-BY, via Sefaria
- Translation based on the Metsudah linear siddur, by Avrohom Davis, 1981 · CC-BY
- https://www.nli.org.il/he/books/NNL_ALEPH002211687