Congregation Shema Yisrael

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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

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss the first part of 2 John. They talk about the importance of truth and love from a biblical perspective. Source

This week our parasha is Ki Teitzei, which means “When You Go Out”, and covers Deuteronomy 21:10–25:19. Parasha Ki Teizei covers a large variety of topics and has 74 different commandments. This morning I would like to focus on a few of the commandments of this parasha. Woven through the many different topics of parasha […] Source

Shabbat Shalom. “Tell me what you fear, and I will tell you what has happened to you,” so says psychologist D.W. Winnicott. Many of our fears and anxieties come from things that have happened to us. Hurts and traumas we have suffered through life in this fallen world. These painful experiences create fear and anxiety […] Source

This Parasha begins in chapter 16 verse 18, where the commandment from the Lord states that the Israelis were to appoint judges in all the cities they reside in. These judges would determine one’s guilt and one’s fate. The judges were instructed to not pervert justice, show no partiality, and accept no bribes (for bribe […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues looking at Matthew 24 and what Messiah Yeshua had to say about not being unaware of His return. Watch Below: Source

This week’s parasha, entitled Re’eh, means “See”. It covers Deuteronomy 11:26-16:17. Re’eh is the very first word. “See, today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse.” The Israelis are at the crossroads of their journey. As they prepare to take possession of Canaan, Moses gives a stern warning. He warns […] Source

Introduction A while back, there was this funny, weird exchange that took place on Twitter (I know it’s hard to believe, right?). Somebody wrote that the Coronavirus was as deadly and desperate a situation as the pandemic in the novel The Stand by Stephen King. Well, Stephen King tweeted back: “It’s not anywhere near as […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses eschatology in the Gospels and what Yeshua had to say about the Last Days. Watch Below: Source

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Shabbat Shalom, this week’s Parasha is Eikev, which means “Consequence”, and covers Deuteronomy 7:12 – 11:25.  We start in Chapter 7 with Moses telling our people to listen to the rules that the Lord has given them. If they are willing to listen and obey then the Lord promises to love, bless, and multiply them. […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses eschatology in Psalms, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. Watch Below: Source