Congregation Shema Yisrael

Rabbi Loren teaches on Psalm 91 and the security and refuge that is only found in the Lord

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on parasha Eikev. He discusses the warning of Moses and the dangers of arrogance.

This week Rabbi Jerry begins a new series on the life of Samson and covers Judges 13. Click here for Rabbi Jerry's notes.

Rabbi Loren teaches on Psalm 27, and emphasizes the importance of longing for the Lord, but also waiting patently for the Lord's timing in our lives.

Rabbi Jerry teaches on Va'etchanan, and discusses how Moses, through recapping the history of the wilderness journey, pleads for all God's people to remain faithful to the Lord.

This week Rabbi Jerry discusses the faithfulness of Obadiah in 1 Kings 18. He contrasts Obadiah with Elijah and shares some lessons from this important story.

This week Rabbi Loren shares a message from Psalm 42, which encourages us to cling to the Lord during times of deep suffering. Note: The audio of this message cuts off due to a power outage.

In parasha D'varim, Roman discusses the life of Moses and the lessons we can learn from his calling.

This week Rabbi Jerry concludes his series on God's attributes. Rabbi Jerry's Notes.

Rabbi Loren teaches on Psalm 63. Psalm 63 emphasizes the importance of clinging to the Lord through the life of King David.

This week Don shares his thoughts on parashas Mattot and Masei. He discusses the importance of the cities of refuge and the lessons they hold for us today.

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses narrative analogies and parallels in the Bible. Rabbi Glenn's Notes. Additional Notes.

Rabbi Loren shares how the Shema points us to the truth that we are created to Love the Lord with everything that we are.

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses parasha Pinchas and shares the importance of being passionate for the Lord, but also operating in discernment.

Rabbi Jerry shares a message about the power and compassion of the Lord in our most weakest and depressed moments.

This week David comments on the double torah portion. He discusses the Red Heifer sacrifice in Chukat, and lessons from the story of Balaam and Balak.

This week Rabbi Jerry finishes his discussion of God's Will by looking at the lives of Balaam and Balak.

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on 1 kings 18. In 1 Kings 18, the prophet Elijah confronts the spiritually paralyzed Israelites, challenging their dangerous attempt to find a "middle ground" between worshipping the Lord and the pagan idol Baal. During a dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel, the false prophets fail to summon their god despite hours of frantic spectacle, whereas Adonai instantly answers...

David Goldstein teaches on parasha Korach, which covers Numbers 16:1 – 18:32. He discusses the rebellion of Korah and how rebellion against the Lord is still happening today.

This week Rabbi Jerry Continues to discuss God's Will. He uses D.A. Carson's, Divine Sovereignty and Human Responsibility: Biblical Perspective in Tension to discuss the tension between our wills and God's Will. Click here for Rabbi Jerry's notes.

Rabbi Loren concludes his series in Jude with a discussion of God's glory and mercy and how it applies to our lives as followers of Messiah Yeshua.

Roman Clark teaches on parasha Sh'lach L'cha and the importance of faith in the lives of Joshua and Caleb.

This week Rabbi Jerry discusses the sovereignty of the Lord. He begins with a discussion of how Adonai is the one true king, and everything is under His control. Rabbi Jerry's Notes.

Rabbi Loren continues his series in Jude (Judah) by emphasizing the importance of community. He also discusses important teachings on God's mercy and our connection to the Lord through prayer.

Rabbi Glenn teaches on the importance on not having double-standards. In this week's parasha, the importance of following the Lord's commands, and the consequences for compromising God's clear teaching are emphasized.