Description It is written in Hebrew "Shema Israel" which means "Hear O Israel" Made from stainless steel, with matching adjustable black rubber cord With Star of Magen David Size of pendant 3.3x1.9cm/1.3x0.75inch Length of the cord 44cm/17inch + 5cm/2inch of adjustable chain Condition: new Shema Yisrael (or Sh'ma Yisroel or just Shema) are the first two words of a section of the Torah (Hebrew Bible) that is used as a centerpiece of all morning and evening Jewish prayer services and closely echoes the monotheistic message of Judaism. It is considered the most important prayer in Judaism, and its twice-daily recitation is a mitzvah (religious commandment). Its main content is loving the one God with all one's heart, soul and might, and the rewards that come with this.