A. Course Description
In Deuteronomy 6 we read the word "Sh'ma" in the Hebrew Bible in connection with loving the
Lord. In Mark 12, Yeshua repeats the exact same words. How are we to love G-D, and what is
his "love language". In this explosive course we will study the meaning behind the Greatest
Commandment given to us with Rabbi Itzhak Shapira, using the commentary of the great
Messianic Chassidic Jew P.F. Levertoff. In this course we will also review key Chassidic
thoughts about the redemption and the return of the King in the context of the Sh'ma.

B. Course Objectives
Upon satisfactory completion of this course, participants will:
1. Gain complete understanding of the Sh'ma prayer straight from the Hebrew Bible
2. Learn how to recite the full Sh'ma in Hebrew
3. Enter into a greater relationship with HaShem through the S'hma
4. Receive and introduction to key Chassidic concepts from the Author of the Gospels

C. Pre-Requisites
Heb-101 Tor-101

D. Grading Scale:
There will be lesson quizzes that are part of your grade. In addition, students will be required to
write a final paper that will be graded by Rabbi Itzhak Shapira.
Grading will be on the letter scale A-B-C-D-F.

E. About the Instructor:
Tzahi (Itzhak) Shapira was born and raised in an observant Jewish home in Israel in a Sephardic
upbringing. After years of formal Jewish education he found the Jewish Messiah within the
Hebrew writings. Tzahi Shapira holds a full Rabbinic S’micha from the IAMCS. Currently,
Rabbi Shapira serves as the founding senior Rabbi of Ahavat Ammi Ministries
www.ahavatammi.org