Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week our parasha is Acharei Mot, which means “After The Death” and covers Leviticus 16:1–18:30. In this parasha we see the importance of atonement, accomplished only through the Lord’s will and not our own. Leviticus 16 begins after the death of Aaron’s two sons, who were killed for their unauthorized and disrespectful offering. The […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 7. He discusses the Lord’s justice, vengeance, and mercy. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue in John 6 and discuss the crowd’s response to Messiah Yeshua’s claims. Source

Our Parasha this Shabbat is titled M’tzora meaning ‘Leper’. It primarily deals with ritual impurity, covering topics such as cleansing from skin diseases, houses with mold, male genital discharges, and female menstruation. While these laws might seem rather irrelevant today, they were critical for Israel, because ritual impurity would limit a person’s participation in worship […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 6 and discusses our response to intense suffering because of sin. He discusses the anger, terror, and mercy of the Lord. He also discusses the reality of pain while living in a fallen world. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Glenn and Jerry continue in John 6 with a discussion about understanding the spiritual realities of Messiah Yeshua’s message. Source

Parasha Tazria begins with the laws of ritual impurity and purity as it pertains to childbirth.  A new mother is treated as a niddah (a woman on her period) and is considered “impure” (tamei) and not allowed in the sanctuary for 40 days (if a boy) or 80 days (if a girl).  On the 8th […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 5 and discusses how to endure persecution. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue in John 6 and discuss the right and wrong attitudes towards Yeshua. Source

This week’s parasha is entitled, “Shemini,” which translates as “Eighth.” This “eighth” refers to the 8th day of the consecration ceremony for Aaron and his sons. Parasha Shemini covers Leviticus, chapter 9, verse 1 through chapter 11, verse 47. In chapter 9, Aaron, and his sons, who have been consecrating themselves for 7 days, are, […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 4 and discusses how in the Lord alone we find security. He also discusses the importance of being in a right relationship with God to experience His joy and peace. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below: Source

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