Congregation Shema Yisrael

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

The torah reading for this week consist of two parashas. First, we have Mattot, meaning tribes. It is taken from the book of Numbers 30:1-32:42. Secondly, we have Masei, which means journeys. It begins in chapter 33:1-36:13. Moses was told to speak with all the leaders of Israel and tell them about these commands from […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 20 and discusses victory in the Lord. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin John 10 and discuss Messiah Yeshua as the Good Shepherd. Source

This week’s Torah portion is entitled Pinchas, which describes Israel’s sin with the Moabites, followed by the quick action of Phinehas, who stopped the plague upon Israel, which took the lives of 24,000 Israelis. Chapter twenty-five begins with Moab sending beautiful women to entice Israeli men to join in their idolatrous sacrifices, and God’s fury […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 19. He discusses the undeniable reality of The Lord’s existence. Watch Below: Source

This week’s parasha is entitled Balak and covers Numbers 22:2-25:9. It tells the story of the Moabite king who hired a wicked prophet, to attempt to bring a curse on the Nation of Israel. After Israel defeated Sihon and Og, the two Amorite kings, the Moabites joined forces with their longtime enemies the Midianites to […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue John 9. They focus on the amazing boldness of the formerly blind man and the importance of spiritual sight. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry finishes his study of Psalm 18. He discusses God’s power and David’s covenant relationship with Him. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin John 9. They discuss Messiah Yeshua’s healing of a blind man. Source

Today’s Parasha is called Chukat (translated: Decrees or Ordinances) and covers Numbers 19:1-22:1. This morning we will concentrate on Chapter 20 and 21 In chapter 20, the death of Miriam takes place. After 37 years of wandering, the Jewish people are camped at Kadesh. Miriam’s burial is performed quickly, without much said about it. And […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry begins part 1 of 2 on Psalm 18. He discusses the power of the Lord’s divine intervention and the protection He provides to His people. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren and Glenn go further in John 8. They discuss the nature of the leaders response in contrast to those who believe in Messiah Yeshua. Source

This week’s Torah portion is entitled, Korach, the name of the Levite leader who attempted an unsuccessful insurrection against Moses and Aaron. Who was Korah? Chapter 16 identifies him as a descendant of Levi by Kohath, who was the brother of Amram, Moses’ father. So, Korah was actually Moses’ cousin. The incident of his rebellion […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues his series on Supersessionism with a discussion of Romans 11 and Zechariah 2. Watch Below:   Source