Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week Rabbis Loren and Glenn continue their discussion of Mark 14 with the arrest of Messiah Yeshua. Source

The parasha for this Shabbat is entitled Eikev, which means “Consequence”. The Book of Deuteronomy is organized as a series of three discourses by Moses with a concluding address or his final “words” given to the Nation of Israel as they prepared to enter the land that Adonai promised on oath, first to Abraham, then […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues in Revelation 11 with a discussion of the two Martyrs and their identity. Rabbi Glenn’s Notes. Additional Handout. Watch Below: Source

This week’s Parasha is called Va-etchanan, which means, “And I pleaded.”  It covers Deuteronomy chapter 3:23 – chapter 7:11.  The parasha opens with Moses pleading with God to allow him to cross over into the Promised Land, but God refusing to allow Moses to enter.  If you remember, back in Numbers, chapter 20, Moses was […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn and Jerry begin Mark 14. They discuss the betrayal of Messiah Yeshua and the Last Supper. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues the study of Revelation with Revelation 11:1-2. He discusses why these verses should be understood literally and the weaknesses of a non-literal interpretation that overlooks Jewish context. Watch Below: Source

This week’s Parasha is called Devarim, which means words and covers Deuteronomy 1:3-22. The book of Deuteronomy will be a recap of all that has occurred from the Exodus up to this moment.  Moses gave instruction and history to this new generation of the Jewish nation that were not of the age of consent when […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn and Jerry discuss Mark 13. They explain the importance of being watchful and understanding what is to take place in the future. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn covers and explains the interlude of Revelation 10. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbi Glenn and Rabbi Jerry complete Mark 12. They discuss the greatest commandment and the hypocrisy of religious leadership. Source

The parashas for this Shabbat are Mattot and Massei, translated “tribes” and “journeys” and takes us from chapter 30 of BaMidbar (Numbers) to the end. Chapter 30 discusses the importance of vows. If you swear an oath, you’re obligated to make good on it. But this passage contains provisions by which a father or a […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry concludes Revelation 9 with the sixth trumpet. He discusses the demonic armies, humanities refusal to repent, and how not to interpret this passage. Click Here For Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin Mark 12 and discuss Yeshua’s many debates with the religious leadership. Source

This week our parasha is Pinchas, which covers Numbers 25:10-30:1. Parasha Pinchas teaches us that we should have great boldness in standing up for what is right and that boldness comes in many different forms. Our parasha starts with Pinchas, the grandson of Aaron, praised by the Lord for his actions at Peor. At Peor, […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn begins Revelation 9 with a discussion of the sixth trumpet containing the worst locusts to ever exist. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss the cleansing of the Temple in Mark 11. Source

In chapter 20, The Lord summons Moses and Aaron, and instructs them to take the staff and to speak to the rock to yield its water. Unfortunately, Moses and Aaron do not heed Adonai’s instructions.  Instead, they gather the assembly before the rock and say to them: “Listen now you rebels, shall we bring water […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry finishes Revelation 8 with a discussion of how the seals, trumpets, and bowls relate to each other and the larger narrative of Revelation. He discusses whether they should be seen as happening in sequence or simultaneously. He also discusses the first four trumpets and how they relate to the Egyptian plagues. […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss the final section of Mark 10 and begin Mark 11. Source

The Torah portion this Shabbat (Numbers 16-18) is called Korach, named after the leader of an infamous rebellion against Moses and Aaron – one which ended catastrophically. This is now the third challenge to Moses’ leadership. The first from his own siblings, Aaron and Miriam (allegedly for having married an Ethiopian woman). The second was […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses the Seventh Seal and four Trumpets of Revelation 8. Click Here For Rabbi Glenn’s Notes. Watch Below:   Source

The Torah reading for this week’s parasha is Sh’lach La’ha which means “Send Out.” It is taken from the book of Numbers 13:1-15:41. Here we see a brutally honest account of Israel’s faults, the murmuring, complaining, stubbornness, rebellion, and the punishments suffered by them. We also see both the kindness and the severity of Adonai, […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren and Jerry discuss more of Mark 10. They discuss the issue of pride in the Kingdom of God. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry finishes Revelation 7 by examining Revelation 7:9-17. He discusses the identity of the vast multitude and our future hope. Click Here For Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below: Source

This week the Rabbis continue in Mark 10 and discuss the need to be like children and the dangers of wealth. Source