Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week’s parasha is titled, Beha-alo-t’cha, meaning “when you set up,” and covers Numbers 8:1 – 12:16.  “When you set up” refers to setting up and directing the light of the golden lampstand of the tabernacle, the construction of which was described in Exodus 25:31 – 40. Chapter 8 also describes the cleansing of the […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues last week discussion of Revelation 7. He provides additional perspective on this complex chapter. Click Here For Rabbi Glenn’s Chart Click Here For Rabbi Glenn’s Notes Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin Mark 10. They discuss God’s standard for marriage, the nature of divorce, and how to interpret the parallel passage in Matthew. Mark (The NIV Application Commentary) by David Garland is used to frame the discussion. Source

Today’s Torah portion is entitled Naso and is translated as Take Up. It covers Numbers 4:21-7:89. Moses is instructed by Adonai to conduct a census of the men who were between the ages of 30-50 years-old from the Levitical families of Gershon and Merari, along with the Kohathites, in order to perform service in the […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Revelation 7:1-8 and the identity of the 144,000. He discusses at length a Supersessionist or Replacement Theology approach to the text and explains in detail the weaknesses of this interpretation. Instead, he argues that the identity of the 144,000 are ethnic Jewish Believers. Watch Below: Source

The following is a joke told by the brilliant and twisted comedian Emo Phillips some years ago. He said, “Once I saw this guy on a bridge about to jump. I said, ‘Don’t do it!’ He said, ‘Nobody loves me.’ I said, ‘God loves you. Do you believe in God?’ He said, ‘Yes.’ I said, […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses the meaning of the sixth seal. He explains T.E.O.T.W.A.W.K.I. watch to find out! Watch Below: Source

This week’s Torah portion is entitled BaMidbar, which means “In the Wilderness.” It covers Numbers 1:1-4:20. The wilderness was where Israel was tested, and learned obedience to Adonai’s sovereign order and authority. Chapter one opens with Adonai giving instructions to Moses in the Sinai Desert, a year after the Israelis had left Egypt. He was […] Source

This teaching is taken in large part from an article written by Dr. David Reagan, of Lamb and Lion Ministries. The original article is entitled, The Nature of Hell: An Eternal Punishment or Eternal Torment? I respect Dr. Reagan very much. The Bible teaches us that Hell, like Heaven, is a real place. God created […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry discusses the meaning of the fourth and fifth seals. He emphasizes the need to expect martyrdom and suffering for Messiah. Click Here For Rabbi Jerry’s Notes  Click Here For Tribulation Views Comparison Chart Source

Rabbis Loren and Jerry discuss the second half of Mark 6. They discuss the nature of hell and the danger of spiritual arrogance. Source

This week we have a double parasha, Behar and Bechukotai, these parashas cover Leviticus 25:1–27:34 and end the book of Leviticus.  Our parashas for this week remind us of the importance of keeping our promises to the Lord. We begin in Leviticus 25 which records the Sabbath year and the year of Jubilee. The Lord […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses Revelation 6:1-6 and the first three seals. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes.   Source

This week’s parasha is entitled Emor, meaning “Say it!” and covers Leviticus 21-24. These chapters reveal a God who is supremely holy, who pays attention to details, and demands the same of those who would draw near to Him. God is awesome in perfection. Hence, the Cohanim, who represented God to Israel (and vice versa), […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin Mark 9. They discuss the importance of prayer, faith, and the Transfiguration. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discuses all of Revelation 5. He discusses the nature of the Lamb and this amazing vision. Rabbi Glenn’s Notes Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren and Glenn are joined by Rebbetzin Martha and Alexandra to discuss Proverbs 6 Source

This week we have a double parasha, Acharei Mot, which means “After The Death”, and Kedoshim, which translates to “Holy Ones”. These parashas span Leviticus 16-20, which cover the Yom Kippur service, sexual sins, punishment for child sacrifice, and the repeated command to observe the Lord’s commandments. However, all these themes can be summarized with […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry discuses all of Revelation 4. He examines the throne of the Lord, celestial beings, and the sovereignty of God. Watch Below: Source

This week David Brickner, Executive Director of Jews For Jesus, brings us a message about Jubilee. Source

This week’s Parasha is entitled Tazria, meaning “she conceives.” It is taken from the book of Leviticus 12:1-13:59. Moses is told to say to the nation, that a woman during her menstruation or after conceiving a child, that she is unclean and not allowed to enter the Sanctuary, and that whatever she touches is unclean; […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn reviews and summarizes the seven letters and discusses their application for us today. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish Mark 8 and discuss what it means to follow Messiah Yeshua. Source

Our Parasha this week is entitled Shemini which means eighth. In the previous parasha, Moses explained to Aaron and his sons that the preparations they had made were commanded by the Lord to make atonement for them. And they had been instructed to stay at the entrance to the tent of meeting day and night for seven […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on the letter to the community at Laodicea. He discusses the dangers of equating material riches to spiritual blessing. Click Here For Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below: Source