Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week Rabbi Glenn covers Psalms 11-13 and discusses the common themes between these psalms. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Glenn and Jerry begin John 8. They discuss Yeshua’s amazing responses to an adulterous woman and His teachings. Source

This week’s parasha is titled, B’Chukotai, which means, “In my statutes” and covers Leviticus, chapter 26:3 – through 27:34.  This passage is end of the book of Leviticus. Chapter 26 is a reminder about the blessings of following Adonai’s teaching and the curses that happen when Adonai’s statutes are disobeyed.  A very similar reminder occurs […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 10 and focuses on how the wicked behave. He discusses the confidence we can have that the Lord hears and cares about those who are hurt by wicked people. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Glenn and Jerry continue in John 7. They discuss the divided responses to Messiah Yeshua. Source

Our Parasha this week is titled B’Har, meaning “on the mountain“. It covers Leviticus 25:1-55. Adonai sets forth the laws requiring that the land and crops be allowed to rest every seven years, as well as the Jubilee year every 50 years. God allows the use of slaves but provides stipulations for their humane treatment, […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues his miniseries on Replacement Theology also known as Supersessionism. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren and Jerry discuss Messiah Yeshua’s teachings in John 7 and discuss the response of the crowd. Source

This week’s Torah portion is entitled Emor, which means “Say.” Adonai declared, “You shall be holy because I, the LORD am holy.” Israel was to be a different kind of people because the Lord loved and chose them as His own. In chapter twenty-one Moses exhorted Aaron and his descendants to live a higher level […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 9 and discusses the confidence that comes with the Lord’s righteous justice. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Additional Notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbi Loren and Glenn examine Messiah’s teachings during the holiday of Sukkot. Source

The Torah reading for this week’s parasha is entitled Kedosheem which means Holy Ones. It is taken from the book of Leviticus 19:1-20:27. Adonai said to Moses, “Give these instructions to the entire community of Israel. You must be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy.” Laws and statues were given to make […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 8 and talks about infinite and yet personal nature of the Lord. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss the response of many who reject Yeshua in John 6. Source

This week our parasha is Acharei Mot, which means “After The Death” and covers Leviticus 16:1–18:30. In this parasha we see the importance of atonement, accomplished only through the Lord’s will and not our own. Leviticus 16 begins after the death of Aaron’s two sons, who were killed for their unauthorized and disrespectful offering. The […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 7. He discusses the Lord’s justice, vengeance, and mercy. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue in John 6 and discuss the crowd’s response to Messiah Yeshua’s claims. Source

Our Parasha this Shabbat is titled M’tzora meaning ‘Leper’. It primarily deals with ritual impurity, covering topics such as cleansing from skin diseases, houses with mold, male genital discharges, and female menstruation. While these laws might seem rather irrelevant today, they were critical for Israel, because ritual impurity would limit a person’s participation in worship […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 6 and discusses our response to intense suffering because of sin. He discusses the anger, terror, and mercy of the Lord. He also discusses the reality of pain while living in a fallen world. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Glenn and Jerry continue in John 6 with a discussion about understanding the spiritual realities of Messiah Yeshua’s message. Source

Parasha Tazria begins with the laws of ritual impurity and purity as it pertains to childbirth.  A new mother is treated as a niddah (a woman on her period) and is considered “impure” (tamei) and not allowed in the sanctuary for 40 days (if a boy) or 80 days (if a girl).  On the 8th […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 5 and discusses how to endure persecution. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue in John 6 and discuss the right and wrong attitudes towards Yeshua. Source

This week’s parasha is entitled, “Shemini,” which translates as “Eighth.” This “eighth” refers to the 8th day of the consecration ceremony for Aaron and his sons. Parasha Shemini covers Leviticus, chapter 9, verse 1 through chapter 11, verse 47. In chapter 9, Aaron, and his sons, who have been consecrating themselves for 7 days, are, […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 4 and discusses how in the Lord alone we find security. He also discusses the importance of being in a right relationship with God to experience His joy and peace. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below: Source