Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week’s Parasha is entitled Ha’azinu which means “Give Ear”.  It covers Deuteronomy chapter 32, and consists primarily of the Song of Moses, which can be seen as both a love song to Adonai, and a chastisement of the people of Israel. The songs and poems that made it into the Bible are Holy Spirit […] Source

This week Rabbi Loren and Rabbi Glenn begin John 12 and discuss Messiah Yeshua’s anointing and arrival at Jerusalem. Source

This morning, we have a double-parasha: Nitzavim and Vayelech. Nitzavim means “Those Standing” and Vayelech means “And He Went”. These consecutive Torah portions mark a pivotal moment in Israel’s journey. Moses delivers a profound farewell address, and recounts the words of the covenant between Adonai and Israel. Chapter twenty-nine opens with Moses reminding Israel of […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 26 and discusses how vindication comes through the Lord and the importance of living rightly. Watch Below:   Source

We’re halfway through the book of John, one of the greatest books ever written. I thought it would be beneficial if we reviewed the first 11 chapters. People can be very interesting. There are magazines and TV shows dedicated to the lives of the rich and powerful and successful, the famous and the infamous. It’s […] Source

Last week’s parasha was entitled Kee Taytasay (“When you go out”). This week it’s Kee Tavo (“When you come in”), covering Deuteronomy 26:1 through 29:8. Coming and going – sounds like the history of the Jewish people, doesn’t it? And all that sojourning began with our father Abraham. Kee Tavo opens on a hopeful, joyful […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry, finish John 11 and discuss the Sanhedrin’s response to Yeshua. Source

This week’s Torah portion is entitled Kee Taytzay, which means, “when you go out,” and covers Deuteronomy 21:10 – 25:19. This passage deals with issues related to morality, marriage, divorce, following through on vows, and other issues.  We will not be able to cover every topic presented in this passage, so I would suggest that […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 25. He teaches on the importance of walking with the Lord and relying on the mercy of God. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry, continue in John 11 and discuss the resurrection of Lazarus. Source

This week’s parasha is titled Shoftim which means “Judges.” It takes us from Deuteronomy 16:18 through 21:9. Moses was instructed to select men to be judges and officers for every town that Adonai had given to Israel. These men were to be fair in judging, always, so that controversies might be settled, injustices made right, […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 24. He discusses how the Lord is the source of glory and blessing. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

It has been said by someone, somewhere, that we live in a world that is satanically controlled, in rebellion against God, and under a curse. Or to put it another way, as the great Rocky Balboa said, “Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very […] Source

Today’s parasha is titled “Re eh”, which means “to see”. This Torah portion, from Deuteronomy 11:26 – 16:17, describes a blessing and a curse from God.  In chapter 11:26 – 28, God says, “see, I am setting before you a blessing and a curse: the blessing, if you obey the commandments of the Lord and […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 23. He discusses the blessings that come from following the Good Shepherd. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbi Glenn revisits Psalm 22 and specifically emphasizes the messianic significance of this psalm in the New Testament. He also explains the proper way to understand Psalm 22:16. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

Rabbi Glenn shares a message about the importance of loyalty to Adonai through the life of King David. He also discusses how it parallels the life of Messiah Yeshua. Source

This week our parasha is Eikev, which means “consequence”, and covers Deuteronomy 7:12-11:25. In this parasha we will see the importance of our choices and that personal transformation is possible and required by the Lord. Our parasha begins in chapter 7 with Moses continuing his instruction to our people on the border of the Promised […] Source

This week Rabbi Loren and Glenn begin John 11 and discuss the amazing story of Lazarus. Source

The Torah portion for this Shabbat is called Va’etchanan, meaning “and I pleaded”. It covers Deuteronomy chapters 3:23 through 7:11. As the parasha opens, Moses was pleading with Adonai to reconsider allowing him to cross over into the Land of Promise. God’s answer was a firm “No” but He did allow Moses to ascend Mt. […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 22. He discusses how this psalm teaches Believers a way to respond to intense suffering and feeling abandoned by the Lord. He also discusses how this psalm connects to the suffering and crucifixion of Messiah Yeshua. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish John 10 and discuss the work of Messiah Yeshua. Source

Our parasha passage for this week is entitled, D’varim, which means “words.”  In this case, “words” means something of consequence.  This passage covers Deuteronomy 1:1 – 3:22.  This comes from the Hebrew in Chapter 1:1:  Eleh ha d’varim, “these are the words.”  This last book of the Torah contains Moses’ overview of the history of […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Israel’s future blessing and prosperity, as foretold by Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel. Watch Below:   Source

Join us as we celebrate the Lord! This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue John 10 and discuss the authority of Messiah Yeshua. Source