Congregation Shema Yisrael

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin a new series through the Gospel of Mark. They discuss the baptism of Messiah Yeshua and John the Baptist. Source

This week our parasha is Lech Lecha which means “Go Forth” and covers Genesis 12:1-17:27. Parasha Lech Lecha introduces us to the father of the Jewish people, Abram, and his extraordinary faith in Adonai. Genesis 12 begins at what will be the turning point in Abram’s life, the Call of the Lord. The Lord spoke […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren and Jerry discuss Genesis 6-11. They discuss the credibility of Genesis and specifically the worldwide flood during the time of Noah. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues the series on Eschatology in the Pauline Letters with 1&2 Timothy and Titus. Watch Below Source

This week Rabbi Loren and Rabbi Glenn discuss the first parasha. They discuss the importance of understanding the foundations of our faith. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues the series on Eschatology in the Pauline Letters with 1&2 Thessalonians. Watch Below Source

Does your house or apartment feel ‘homey’ to you – cozy and inviting? It should feel comfortable and familiar, since you chose the furniture and whatever adorns the walls. At our house I’ve got a little study upstairs. It’s only 6’x6’ but it has what I need, and is very cozy, and I get most […] Source

I think most of us struggle with not having enough time. That there are too few hours in a day to get everything we want done. There are people, jobs, hobbies, and obligations, all pulling us in a dozen different directions. This is besides the many distractions of modern life. For example, the average person […] Source

This week’s Torah portion is V’Zot HaBerachah, meaning “And this is the blessing”. It completes the annual cycle of Torah readings and covers Deuteronomy 33:1–34:12. The parasha recounts the blessings Moses gave each of the twelve tribes of Israel before his death. The structure of the blessings is similar in fashion to the way Jacob […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues the series on Eschatology in the Pauline Letters. Watch Below: Source

Lend me your ears and I’ll sing you a song… Not Sgt. Pepper, but Moses! Our parasha this Shabbat is Deuteronomy chapter 32, entitled HaAzinu “Give ear!” from the Hebrew word ozen (אֹזֶן) ear. It opens this way: הַאֲזִינוּ הַשָּׁמַיִם, וַאֲדַבֵּרָה Give ear, O Heavens, and I will speak! This parasha is comprised of a […] Source

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When you think about Yom Kippur, I am sure several different images come to mind. But a strong image for me are zombies. Yes, you heard me right, I did say zombies. Those human creatures that move around hurting themselves and others. I think about zombies during Yom Kippur, because I am reminded of them […] Source

Good Yom Tov. I’m going to share a short message this morning, one which I first presented eight years ago, and again four years ago. I guess I like it enough to bring it out every four years. It is a message that, from time to time, applies to each of us. A wise and […] Source

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Let me give you a heads-up: this is a different sort of Shabbat Shuvah sermon for me. This is the sermon that I would want to give if Temple Israel, or for that matter any traditional synagogue, would allow me to come and speak my mind and heart. I’m not holding my breath, but you […] Source

The Torah reading for this week’s Parasha is entitled Va ye lech which means (He went), it is taken from the book of Deuteronomy chapter 31:1-30. On the very day that Moses turned 120 years of age. He went before the whole of Israel. And spoke these words, “I can no longer go out, or […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues the series on Eschatology in the Pauline Letters. He covers 1 Corinthians and the resurrection of Believers. Watch Below: Source

L’Shana Tovah. When you think of Rosh Hashanah there are probably several images that come to mind. Shofars being blown are probably one of them. But I would guess you think of the traditional Rosh Hashanah treat; Apples dipped in honey. In a little while we will be celebrating the new year with sweets of […] Source

One of the themes of Rosh HaShana and Yom Kippur is judgment. From the beginning of Rosh HaShana to the end of Yom Kippur, God is looking at our lives. He is analyzing us. On Yom Kippur He makes His decisions. He determines if we will live or die in the following year. Now, this […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry conclude 3 John. They discuss how to deal with false teachers. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn begins a series on Eschatology in the Pauline Letters. He begins with Rabbi Paul’s Letter to the Romans. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish discussing 2 John and begin 3 John. They discuss the importance of not giving false teachers a platform to spread their lies. Source

This week’s parasha is titled Kee Tavo, which means “When you come in,” Deuteronomy 26:1-29:9.  This parasha covers regulations regarding tithing once the Jewish people enter the Promised Land, as well as blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience. Chapter 26 covers tithing.  Each year, the people were required to set aside some of the […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn concludes the study of Eschatology in the teachings of Yeshua. Watch Below: Source