Congregation Shema Yisrael

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

Rabbis Glenn and Jerry discuss the second half of Mark 6. They discuss the Lord’s patience and love in the face of our lack of faith and understanding. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses the letter to the congregation at Smyrna and covers Revelation 2:8-11. Watch Below:   Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss the first half of Mark 6. They discuss the death of John the Baptist and the nature of evangelism. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry leads a study of Revelation 2:1-7. He gives an overview of the first of the seven letters. He also discusses the lesson of making sure we do not let our love go cold. Click Here For Rabbi Jerry’s Notes Watch Below: Source

This week our parasha is Terumah, which means “contribution” and covers Exodus 25:1–27:19. This parasha contains detailed information about how the Tabernacle and its items inside were to be constructed from the Lord to Moses. Our parasha begins with the Lord telling Moses that an offering should be taken for the materials necessary to build […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish Mark 5 with a discussion of the amazing healing miracles of Yeshua. Source

This week’s parasha is entitled Mishpatim, translated Statutes or Judgments covering Exodus chapters 21-24. This section of the Torah contains extensive case law; including fines and punishments for a wide array of offenses, mostly concerning personal injury and property. Everything in this parasha demonstrates that, as beings created in the image of God, we have […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn reviews Revelation 1 and provides an overview of the major themes. Watch Below: Source

There is a great cosmic battle raging right now. We are part of this war. We have enemies. Rabbi Paul described it like this: We are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly […] Source

This week’s parasha is entitled Yitro (Jethro) and covers Exodus chapter 18, verse 1 through chapter 20, verse 26. Jethro is Moses’ father-in-law.  When Moses escapes Egypt after killing an Egyptian, he flees to the land of Midian and ends up settling with Jethro and his family.  Moses marries Zipporah, one of Jethro’s daughters, and […] Source

Rabbi Jerry continues in Revelation 1 with Revelation 1:9-20. He discusses John’s first vision and the powerful picture of Messiah Yeshua revealed to him. Click Here For Rabbi Jerry’s Notes Watch Below: Source