Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue in John 14 and discuss the Holy Spirit and how He works in the lives of Believers. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 39 and the perspective on life and suffering we should have as Believers. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below: Source

This Shabbat’s parasha is entitled Beshalach, meaning “When he sent”, referring to Pharaoh finally letting Israel go (after ten terrible plagues). It takes us through Exodus chapter 17. When God led us out of Egypt, He didn’t take us straight north. While it would have been a much shorter route, it would have taken us […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue in John 14 and discuss what it means to love the Lord. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues his series on Supersessionism and the dangers of this theological thinking. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

Inside us, there is an intense desire to be connected to other people. We need each other and cannot thrive on our own. The Lord, in His wisdom, created us for community, to be connected to others. Yet, many today struggle to find it. Even with the internet, which can unite us with people that […] Source

This week’s Parasha is titled Bo, which means “Go”.  It starts in Exodus 10 where the Lord tells Moses that He has further hardened Pharaoh’s already hard heart.  I believe this is the first time in this series of plagues that Adonai will make sure Pharaoh’s heart is hardened through plagues eight, nine, and ten. […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 38 and discusses confession and forgiveness. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week’s Torah portion is called Va-era, which means, “And I appeared.”  It covers Exodus, 6:2 – 9:35. In the opening of Chapter 6, when things are very tough for the Israelis with them having to gather the straw to make the bricks for building, God shines through with His Saving power.  In verses 6 […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin John 14 and discuss dealing with trouble and doubt. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on psalm 37 and discusses the importance of not letting evil make us anxious. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

When people ask if the United States is mentioned in Scripture, I like Rabbi Jerry’s answer: yes – in Romans, chapter one. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth… For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God […] Source

Exodus opens with the names of the tribes that went to Egypt. After some time, Joseph and his brothers and all that generation died. According to God’s promise, the Jewish people multiplied greatly while in Egypt; from seventy-five people to nearly two million. One of God’s promises was to make Abraham’s descendants as numerous as […] Source

This weekend, we acknowledge National Sanctity of Human Life Day. In Ronald Reagan’s original proclamation, he called upon all people to reaffirm our “…commitment to the dignity of every human being and the sanctity of each human life.” This should not be a controversial belief to affirm and share. Yet, so many create exceptions and […] Source

When the Bible addresses any subject, that is the final and authoritative word on that subject. Here are some passages from the Word of God on the issue of pro-life. Genesis 1 Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness … So God created man in His own image, in the image […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 36 and discusses how those who reject the Lord will face suffering and punishment. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish John 13 and begin John 14. They focus on Yeshua comforting and challenging His disciples. Source

This week’s Torah portion is entitled Va-y’chee meaning “And He Lived.”  Jacob lived an unsettled and storm-tossed life, but he’s aware that Adonai is always with him. His faith remained strong, and the blessing of his sons set the stage for the future of the Jewish people. Chapter forty-seven describes the final years of Jacob’s […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 35 and how to handle those who hate us. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

I want to talk about making new year’s resolutions. About 30% of American’s make new year’s resolutions – most about eliminating bad habits and developing better habits with eating and drinking, exercising, money management and relationships. However, while some new year’s resolutions are kept, many aren’t. Why? Messiah told us: The spirit is willing but […] Source

Our last parasha ended on a cliffhanger, with a still-hidden Joseph telling his brothers Benjamin would remain in Egypt. This week our parasha concludes Joseph’s testing of his brothers. Our parasha this week is called Vayigash which translates to “And He Drew Near” and covers Genesis 44:18-47:27. This parasha shows us how love covers a multitude […] Source

No one really knows where this curse originated, but it fits the present day; it goes like this: “May you live in interesting times”. It is meant as irony, since life is thought to be better when things are normal, predictable… not ‘interesting’. Chaos and societal upheaval are ‘interesting’ but who wants to live through […] Source

Once again, we come to Channukah in dark times. Our society seems to be controlled by those who love themselves and power above anything else. God is mocked, and many have abandoned their faith, fearing rejection and retaliation. Suffering seems to be growing, leading many to despair. But in times like these, we face a […] Source

The Torah reading for this week is entitled Miketz, which means “At the End.” It covers Genesis chapters 41:1-44:17. Divine sovereignty is now at work. Now It was Pharaoh who dreamed, now the cupbearer remembers, now Joseph’s was “at the end” of his imprisonment. Joseph was “Now” brought before Pharaoh, freshly shaven, and decently clothed. […] Source

This week David Brickner, Executive Chairman of Jews For Jesus, answers the question, “Does the Jewish Bible Point to Jesus?” Source