Congregation Shema Yisrael

Here we are, in the midst of Sukkot, the most joyous of all Jewish festivals. This holiday is also known as Zeman Simchateinu – ‘The Season of Our Rejoicing’. In fact, so significant is this seventh of the seven God-ordained holidays, occurring in the seventh month, lasting seven days, and featuring the sacrifice of seventy […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues with Revelation 13 discussing a warning from the Lord and the false prophet. Watch Below:   Source

On the night He was betrayed, Yeshua went to Gethsemane to pray. This was after His disciples insisted that they would never abandon Him. Messiah Yesua told Peter, James, and John to stand watch while He prayed. After an hour He returned and found them all asleep, both physically and spiritually. Our Lord’s response is […] Source

Most of us are familiar with the rabbinical tradition that says that in the ten days between Yom T’ruah (Rosh HaShanah) and Yom Kippur God inscribes each person either for life or for death in the coming year; and that the decision depends on the quality of each person’s repentance. We at Shema look to […] Source

Well, here I am, one year later, again giving the Shabbat Shuvah message. It’s a high privilege and responsibility to teach from the Word of God, and perhaps even more so on what is called the Sabbath of Repentance. So thank you, Rabbi Loren, for your vote of confidence. Hosea chapter 14 has long been […] Source

Moses and Israel had sung a song after crossing the Red Sea. It celebrated their victory over the Egyptians due to the power of God, but this new song points out Israel’s unfaithfulness and the Lord disciplining His own people. This song would indict the Israeli people for turning away from Adonai due to breaking […] Source

Over and over again, the Lord said to Israel: “I am the Lord your God.” Getting right with God means the Lord is your God. What does that mean? When something is your god, it comes first. When the Lord is your God, it means He comes first. He comes before all else. He is […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn begins Revelation 13 with a discussion of the two Beasts. Watch Below: Source

Happy New Year, everyone! I know that for some of you this may be your first High Holidays experience, and I’m so glad you’ve joined us, because you are going to discover that there is so much about these three important Fall holidays that points us to Yeshua the Messiah, and the salvation He provides, […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry gives an overview of Rosh Hashanah, the High Holidays, and how the biblical holiday of Yom Teruah became Rosh Hashanah. Click Here For The Notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbi Loren and Rabbi Jerry conclude the book of Mark with a discussion of the Resurrection. Source

This week is a double portion entitled Nitzavim-Vayelech which mean “Standing” and “And he went” respectively. In Nitzavim, Moses reviews the covenant between Israel and Adonai, warning once again about the evils of idol worship, and describing the destruction in the Land that will follow because of disobedience to Adonai. It also contains a section […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn concludes Revelation 12 and looks at the entire chapter as a whole. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry approach the end of Mark 15 with Messiah Yeshua’s crucifixion. Source

Last week’s parasha was entitled Kee Taytasay (“When you go out”). This week it’s Kee Tavo (“When you come in”), covering Deuteronomy 26:1 through 29:8. Coming and going – sounds like the history of the Jewish people, doesn’t it? And it all began with our father Abraham. Kee Tavo opens on a hopeful, joyful note, […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues his study of Revelation 12:7-12 with a discussion of what it means to overcome through Messiah Yeshua. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbi Glenn and Rabbi Jerry continue in Mark 15 with the trial of Yeshua. Source

This week our parasha is Ki Teitzei, which means “When You Go Out”, and covers Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19. Parasha Ki Teizei covers many different topics and contains 74 different commandments. This morning I would like to focus on a few of the commandments of this parasha. Woven through the many different topics of parasha Ki Teitzei […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry shares about his time in Poland at the International LCJE Conference. He also begins the next section of Revelation 12 with a focus on the nature of Satan. Watch Below: Source

Shabbat shalom, Family! The day has arrived. The Woodward Dream Cruise is upon us. With approximately 40,000 custom, classic and special interest cars, all gathered in one area on one day, it is the largest single-day automotive event in the world; drawing approximately 1 million people and netting an estimated $56 million in revenue for […] Source

This week’s Torah portion is entitled, Shoftim, which means “Judges.”  It covers Deuteronomy, chapters 16:18 through 21:9.  This passage discusses the structure of authority in ancient Israel.  That structure was composed of 4 key elements:  Judge, King, Priest and Prophet. The first of the 4 that is mentioned is the judge, towards the end of […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn begins Revelation 12. Click Here For Rabbi Glenn’s Notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren and Glenn finish their discussion of Mark 14. Source

The parasha for this Shabbat is entitled R’eh, which means “See!” It covers Deuteronomy 11:26 through 16:17. Moses makes it clear that the real issue of drawing closer to God has to do with the heart of the individual. If Israel would serve Adonai in love and faithfulness, God would send the early and latter […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues in Revelation 11 with the seventh Trumpet. Click Here For Rabbi Glenn’s Notes. Watch Below: Source