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Kaya Jones Performs “The Shema” At Forge Film Studios<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
NEWS PROVIDED BY ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 22, 2025 \/Standard Newswire<\/a>\/ \u2014 In honor of the Jewish New Year, Grammy Award\u2013winning artist Kaya Jones has released a moving video performance of \u201cThe Shema.\u201d<\/p>\n Filmed at Forge Film Studio, the performance weaves together passages from Deuteronomy 6:4\u20139, Deuteronomy 11:13\u201321, and Numbers 15:37\u201340\u2014the foundation of the traditional prayer recited twice daily by observant Jews as a declaration of God\u2019s Oneness.<\/p>\n Jones, who identifies as a Messianic Jew, first encountered The Shema while studying at Hebrew Bible College. Its meaning deepened during her time in Israel, where she served military and hostage families. To reflect the prayer\u2019s sacred resonance, the video incorporates projected imagery of the Western Wall, a historic site of pilgrimage and prayer.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Shema places the Lord first above all else,\u201d Jones says, \u201cand that\u2019s a conviction I believe all believers should pursue.\u201d<\/p>\n The prayer also holds significance for Christians. Jesus cited it when naming the greatest commandment in Matthew 22:37: to love God with all one\u2019s heart, soul, and mind. Many Christian traditions include The Shema in worship, affirming God\u2019s unity and connecting with the ancient roots of their faith.<\/p>\n As Rosh Hashanah begins, Jones hopes her rendition will inspire reflection and unity.<\/p>\n \u201cIt feels like we need to be in prayer without ceasing,\u201d she shares. \u201cNo matter where we are from, we should all be praying for each other.\u201d<\/p>\n The Shema video is available exclusively on Shiloah.tv, Jones\u2019 free streaming platform. It is also featured on her latest album, The Royal Collection, which has been submitted for Grammy consideration.<\/p>\n For more information about Kaya Jones, her music, and her ministry, visit kayajones.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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