The Bedtime Shema With winsome charm, innocence and joy, Ellen Miller Braun’s bedtime menagerie radiates a glow from within. From slumbering hippo to tumbling mice, dreamy butterflies and endearing, sleepy teddy bears, Ellen brings a feeling of calm serenity as one and all cuddle up cozy for a sleepy night of peace and tranquility. Watching a young child recite the bedtime prayer, Shema, is a cherished moment that creates an enchanting, timeless memory. This heartwarming micro calligraphy artwork comes to life with the repetition of these four prominent, spiritually uplifting sections: “Hear O Israel: Hashem is our G-d, HaShem, the One and Only” Deuteronomy 6: 4 Every night we teach even the youngest of children the wonder and joy of reaffirming our Faith and Love of HaShem. “…you shall love HaShem your G-d with all your Heart…” Deuteronomy 10: 5-9 Looking like glowing, sleepy angels themselves, this colorful collection of furry friends recite Jacob’s prayer…: “HaMalach HaGoel oti mikol rah…” The angel who redeems me from all evil…Genesis 48: 16 …calling on HaShem to dispatch an angel to bring a blessing on his grandsons, Ephraim and Menashe. May this blessing extend to all of our beloved children. Further protection is garnered with this most inspirational verse, requesting the presence of G-d’s angels during the night: “In the Name of HaShem, G-d of Israel: may Michael be at my right” – performing His unique miracles – “Gabriel at my left” – the emissary of His almighty power – “Uriel before me” – carrying the Light of HaShem – “and Raphael behind me” – bringing HaShem’s healing – “and above my head the Presence of G-d.” Sleep tight little ones….Sweet dreams….Amen!