Congregation Shema Yisrael

Rabbi Loren shares a message about Passover. Just as the Jewish people during the first Passover required the lamb's blood for deliverance and its meat for physical sustenance, Believers today need God's full provision of both salvation and spiritual strength. While believing in Yeshua's sacrifice secures eternal salvation, Believers must recognize that this decision is only the beginning of a cha...

Rabbi Jerry shares a message about Passover. He discusses how the historical Passover demonstrates that genuine faith requires more than intellectual belief; it demands that we obediently trust in God's promises. Today, we face a similar need, requiring us to apply the blood of the ultimate Passover Lamb, Messiah Yeshua, to the doors of our hearts. During this holiday season, Believers are encoura...

Rabbi Jerry shares how Parasha Tzav details the meticulous procedures for the five types of biblical offerings and the solemn ordination of the priesthood. Although Believers today no longer perform these animal sacrifices, we can see how we must still seek holiness and atonement exclusively on God's terms, a requirement now fulfilled through the sacrifice of Messiah Yeshua. Furthermore, the exten...

This week Rabbi Jerry addresses the crucial issue of Antisemitism. He focuses on biblical examples of antisemitism,. He then discusses how they are motivated not just by hatred of people, but the Lord Himself. Finally, he discusses how this hatred is motivated spiritually by the hatred of Satan. Rabbi Jerry's Notes.

In the second part of 2 Peter 3, the Apostle Peter emphasizes that the perceived delay in Messiah Yeshua’s return is actually a profound demonstration of God's patience, allowing more time for people to hear the gospel and be saved. He also validates the divine authority of Rabbi Paul's writings while warning believers to remain vigilant against false teachers who twist Scripture, urging them inst...

Parasha Vayikra details the specific instructions for various biblical offerings, emphasizing God's strict holiness, the seriousness of sin, and the necessity of atonement. Ultimately, these ancient sacrificial laws hold deep spiritual significance, serving to foreshadow the perfect, unblemished sacrifice and ultimate atoning work of Messiah Yeshua.

This week Rabbi Jerry explores the concept of God's triunity by examining evidence of the Trinity within the New Testament. He explains how God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit are distinct yet unified. He then discusses how our lives are affected by God's Triunity. Rabbi Jerry's Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-zaurZNLYpBd7-7F1x1_dVp4Vm_CyD7o/view

Rabbi Loren begins 2 Peter 3 which warns believers about scoffers who deny the promised return of Yeshua . The fact Messiah Yeshua has not returned yet is a reflection of God's merciful patience, granting humanity time to repent before the current universe is completely destroyed in judgment. In light of this truth, Believers should strive to live holy, pure, and peaceful lives as they eagerly ant...

The double Torah portion Vayakhel and Pekudei details the joyful, obedient assembly and precise accounting of the Tabernacle's physical construction by skilled artisans. These passages teach us the importance of serving the Lord with a willing heart, acting with integrity, and carefully following His specifications in every area of our daily lives. Ultimately, this magnificent earthly structure se...

This week Rabbi Jerry explores the concept of God's Triunity in the Tanakh. He discusses the Tanakh's foundation in monotheism while examining how original Hebrew grammar reveals a unified plurality. By looking closely at specific Old Testament passages, we see clear attributes of absolute deity applied to both the prophesied Messiah and the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, understanding this perfect rela...

Drawing from the profound warnings in 2 Peter, Rabbi Loren teaches on the destructive nature of false teachers who use arrogance, greed, and twisted desires to lead believers astray.

Pastor Wade explores the double Torah portions of T'tzaveh and Kee Tisa, contrasting God's beautiful design for a holy, ordered relationship with the reality of human frailty seen in the Golden Calf rebellion. He highlights the critical role of faithful leadership by comparing Aaron's failure to stand firm with Moses' steadfast intercession for the Israelites. Despite our profound failures, God's...

This week Rabbi Jerry begins his discussion of the Trinity. He defines God's Triunity and discusses several historical heresies. Finally, he shares how a three-note musical chord is a great metaphor to better understand how the three persons can exist in perfect harmony without losing their distinctiveness.

Rabbi Jerry continues to talk about God's power as it relates to suffering. He focuses on 1 Kings 19 and a pivotal moment in the life of Elijah.

Rabbi Loren continues in 2 Peter and discusses the dangers of false teachers.

Roman shares his thoughts on this important parasha from Exodus.

This week Rabbi Jerry discusses how God's Omnipotence empowers His Community.

This week Rabbi Loren concludes his study of 2 Peter 1, focusing on the reliability of the prophetic word as a foundation for faith. He explains how the "Morning Star" serves as a metaphor for Messiah Yeshua, whose first coming signals the dawn of God's Kingdom even as we await the full day of His return. The teaching highlights how the Old Testament prophets provided a "lamp shining in a dark pla...

This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1–24:18), which follows the Ten Commandments with a series of "judgments" or civil and criminal laws. These ordinances provide practical guidelines for daily life in ancient Israel, covering the treatment of servants, personal injury cases, property rights, and judicial integrity. The portion also outlines the three major pilgrimage festiv...

In this Bible study, Rabbi Jerry explores the attribute of God’s omnipotence, defining the Lord as infinite, boundless, and limitless in His power to accomplish His will. The teaching contrasts human weakness with God's sovereignty, citing scriptures like Mark 10:27 to show that while things may be impossible for man, all things are possible with God. Finally, the message highlights how God’s powe...

The more you grow like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Messiah Yeshua. But those who fail to develop in this way are shortsighted or blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their old sins. That’s where we left off. We begin with verse 10: So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and c...

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. [...] Source

Rabbi Jerry continues his series in God's attributes with God's Omniscience and how God's complete knowledge brings us comfort. Rabbi Jerry's Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SoGDadhkUrR2TCAC3s142TLb0cLi3uzL/view Source

This week’s parasha is entitled, B’shalach, which means “when he sent” and covers Exodus 13:17 – 17:16.  When he sent refers to pharaoh letting the Israelis depart from Egypt after the 10th plague, the death of the firstborn. After their release, the Lord does not lead the Israelis in a direct route towards their final […] Source

This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Messiah Yeshua. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Messiah Yeshua, our God and Savior. May God give you more and more grace and peace […] Source