Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin Mark 9. They discuss the importance of prayer, faith, and the Transfiguration. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discuses all of Revelation 5. He discusses the nature of the Lamb and this amazing vision. Rabbi Glenn’s Notes Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren and Glenn are joined by Rebbetzin Martha and Alexandra to discuss Proverbs 6 Source

This week we have a double parasha, Acharei Mot, which means “After The Death”, and Kedoshim, which translates to “Holy Ones”. These parashas span Leviticus 16-20, which cover the Yom Kippur service, sexual sins, punishment for child sacrifice, and the repeated command to observe the Lord’s commandments. However, all these themes can be summarized with […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry discuses all of Revelation 4. He examines the throne of the Lord, celestial beings, and the sovereignty of God. Watch Below: Source

This week David Brickner, Executive Director of Jews For Jesus, brings us a message about Jubilee. Source

This week’s Parasha is entitled Tazria, meaning “she conceives.” It is taken from the book of Leviticus 12:1-13:59. Moses is told to say to the nation, that a woman during her menstruation or after conceiving a child, that she is unclean and not allowed to enter the Sanctuary, and that whatever she touches is unclean; […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn reviews and summarizes the seven letters and discusses their application for us today. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish Mark 8 and discuss what it means to follow Messiah Yeshua. Source

Our Parasha this week is entitled Shemini which means eighth. In the previous parasha, Moses explained to Aaron and his sons that the preparations they had made were commanded by the Lord to make atonement for them. And they had been instructed to stay at the entrance to the tent of meeting day and night for seven […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on the letter to the community at Laodicea. He discusses the dangers of equating material riches to spiritual blessing. Click Here For Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses the exodus in the Psalms. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren and Jerry discuss the end of Mark 7 and 8. They discuss the danger of unbelief and the miracles of Yeshua. Source

This parasha starts out in verse six with the Lord speaking to Moses saying “command Aaron and his sons this is the law of the burnt offering. The burnt offering shall burn all night on the altar until morning, and the fire must not go out so that it burns in completeness. When the sacrifices […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses the letter to the community at Philadelphia. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin Mark 7. They discuss the importance of inwardly being right with the Lord, hypocrisy, and purity. Source

This week’s Torah potion is entitled Vayikra, which means “And He Called.” It covers Leviticus 1:1-6:7. Adonai established a system to forgive Israel’s sinfulness, so that they could experience a loving, intimate relationship with Him. Chapter one begins with Adonai calling to Moses from the Tabernacle, giving him instructions regarding the burnt offering. This was […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on the letter to the community at Sardis. He discusses the dangers of being spiritually dead while thinking everything is okay. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

Lord, bless this message. Amen. There are some long, beautiful prayers in the Bible. And I know people who like to pray long prayers. I’ve written some long prayers that we pray, like “The Faithful Know” and “HaShana.” However, when I’m praying by myself, I don’t like praying long prayers. I like short prayers. The […] Source

Our last parasha is a double parasha.  VaYakhel, which means, “and he assembled,” covering Exodus 35:1 – 38:20 and Pekudei, meaning “accounts,” covering the last two and a half chapters of Exodus, 38:21 to Chapter 40:38. Vayakhel covers the actual building of the tabernacle and its implements as well as the altar of sacrifice and […] Source

The parasha for this Shabbat is entitled Ki Tisa, meaning “When you take up” and covers Exodus chapter 30 verse 11 to chapter 34 verse 35. In last week’s Parasha, Adonai commanded Israel to bring consecrated olive oil for the menorah in the Tabernacle and declared that sacred garments be made for the priests. The portion […] Source

The torah reading for this week is entitled T’tzaveh. It means “Command.” It is taken from the book of Exodus chapter 27:20 – 30:10. This parasha is rich with information and symbolism that foreshadows Messiah. I would urge each of you to seek the blessings of studying these chapters, as we will only look at […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses the letter to the community at Thyatira. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s handouts. Watch Below: Source

The book of Esther is a very unusual book of the Bible. Unusual for many reasons, but especially because there is no direct mention of the Lord.  Despite this, His presence can be felt through the highs and lows of the story. All these events could be written off as a coincidence, but in the […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry discusses the letter to the community at Pergamum. He discusses the dangers of tolerating false teachers and the judgement that it brings. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below Source