Congregation Shema Yisrael

The Resurrection of Yeshua is the central fact that establishes the Christian/Messianic Jewish faith. Our faith stands or falls on Yeshua’s resurrection. So, did Yeshua actually rise from the dead? Can we know if He did? Thanks be to God, there are many convincing evidences that let us know that Yeshua’s resurrection really happened. The […] Source

We have two parashas this Shabbat, Vayikra (“And He Called”), which begins the book of Levitcus, and Tzav (“Give the Command”), which takes us through chapter 8. Leviticus isn’t considered a particularly exciting book of the Bible, but if we are to understand the significance and the necessity of Messiah Yeshua’s sacrifice, which accomplished the […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn begins his miniseries on Replacement Theology. He begins with a discussion of the history of replacement theology. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 3 and discusses the importance of trusting in the Lord in the face of overwhelming odds and troubles. He discusses how we can have confidence in the deliverance of the Lord and peace despite life’s circumstances. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below:   Source

This short Parasha begins as Moses receives the materials that are going to be used for the construction of the Tabernacle. Adonai was very specific when He gave Moses instructions concerning the Tabernacle. There was a design and purpose to this structure, and as we will see later, the Tabernacle is abundant in symbolism which […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin John 6 and discuss Yeshua’s miraculous feeding of the 5,000. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on the introduction to the Psalms, Psalms 1 & 2. He discusses how these important psalms introduce and summarize the entire book. Click Here For Rabbi Glenn’s Notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish John 5 with a discussion of Yeshua’s astounding claims regarding true belief in Him. Source

This week our parasha is Vayakhel, which means, “and he assembled.”  Our parasha covers Exodus 35:1-38:20. Parasha Vayakhel contains the construction of the tabernacle, the items inside, and surrounding areas like the sacrificial altar. This parasha is also very similar to Terumah in Exodus 25:1-27:19. In Terumah, the Lord gave our people instructions for building […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry begins a new series through the first book of the Psalms. He discusses details about the entire collection and important principles in understanding Hebrew poetry. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss the authority of Messiah Yeshua. Source

Our parasha this Shabbat is Ki Tissa, meaning “When you take or carry out (as in the taking of a census)” and covers Exodus chapters 30 through 34. Included in these chapters is the command to sanctify with sacred oil the Tent of Meeting and everything and everyone associated with it. I’d like us to […] Source

This week Rabbis Glenn and Jerry teach together and take your questions as they finish Revelation. Click Here For Rabbi Glenn’s Notes. Click Here For Rabbi Jerry’s Chart. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbi Loren and Rabbi Jerry discuss Yeshua’s amazing claims about Himself. Source

The Torah reading for this week’s parasha is entitled, T’tzaveh. It means “command.” It is taken from the book of Exodus chapter 27:20–30:10. Adonai says to Moses, “Command the people of Israel to bring pure oil, of pressed olives, for the light, to keep the lamps of the lampstand burning continually.” The lampstand will stand […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn concludes Revelation 22 with the soon return of Messiah Yeshua. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s Notes. Watch Below Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin John 5 and discuss how different people respond to miracles. Source

This week’s Torah portion is entitled T’rumah, meaning ‘Contribution’. The heart of worship begins with a willing giver; Israel gave, with passion, their gifts to build God a sanctuary. In chapter 25 Adonai instructed Moses to have the people bring a free will offering, to teach them to honor Him first. So, they presented precious […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry begins Revelation 22 and discusses the implications of this amazing letter. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish John 4 with a discussion of how miracles relate to faith. Source

Today’s Torah portion is titled, “Mishpatim,” which means “judgements.”  It covers Exodus, Chapter 21:1 – 24:18.  This 4 chapter parasha contains over 10% of the 613 commandments found in the Torah. We often forget that the ancient world was a very brutal place.  People were maimed or put to death for the smallest of offenses.  […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues in Revelation 21 and discusses more about the New Jerusalem. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s Notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss John 4 and the desire to do the will of the Lord. Source

Our parasha this Shabbat, Yitro (named after Moses’ father-in-law), spans Exodus 18-20, and is among the most significant in all the Torah, describing Israel’s encounter with God at Mt. Sinai, and receiving the Ten Commandments. Yitro comes to Moses with Zipporah and Moses’ 2 sons Gershom and Eliezer. Moses and Israel are at Horeb – […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry begins Revelation 21 and covers verses 1-8. He discusses the sure promise of the renewal of all things. Click Here For Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below:   Source