Congregation Shema Yisrael

Rabbis Loren and Glenn are joined by Rebbetzin Martha and Alexandra to finish their discussion of Proverbs 21. Source

Shabbat Shalom. This week’s Parasha is Sh’Lach L’cha meaning “Send Out” and covers Number 13:1 – 15:41. We begin with the Lord telling Moses to send out twelve men into Canaan. Moses instructed them to see if the Canaanites were strong or weak, how many lived there, and to see how good the land was. […] Source

Rabbis Loren and Glenn are joined by Rebbetzin Martha and Alexandra to discuss Proverbs 21 Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues the series on Eschatology and begins a new section on the minor prophets. He covers Hosea and Joel. Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry conclude their discussion through the letter to the Colossians with Colossians 4. Source

This week Parasha is Beha’alotekkha which means “When You Go Up”, and it covers numbers 8:1 – 12:16. We begin in chapter 8.  The Lord spoke to Moses and instructed him to make the seven lamps and how to make them and that they would shine light on what was being done just as the […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues the series on Eschatology with a look at the historical books of the Old Testament. Watch Below: Source

This week’s parasha is a double portion. The first is entitled B’Midbar which translates to “In the Wilderness”. The second is entitled Naso, which means “Take Up” and it covers Chapters 1 through 7 in the Book of Numbers. Two years after the nation of Israel left Egypt by The Lords mighty hand, Adonai commanded […] Source

Rabbis Loren and Jerry discuss the end of Colossians 3 and begins Colossians 4. They discuss the importance of relationships between husbands, wives, and children. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on James 4:13-17 and explains how this passage teaches us proper Godly future planning. Watch Below: Source

Paul, the great Emissary of Messiah Yeshua, wrote: For I am not ashamed of the Gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile (lit. Greek) (Romans 1:16). I think by now you all know that Alexandra and I take special […] Source

Have you ever had a conversation where you felt like the other person was not present? Telling this person something important and meaningful, but they seem to not be listening? Maybe you have confronted them and asked if they have heard you. They might respond that they did hear you, but it is clear they […] Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss Colossians 3 Part 3. They discuss the importance of love and thankfulness in the life of Messiah’s community. Source

This week’s Parasha is B’chukotai and brings us to the conclusion of the book of Leviticus, covering chapters 26 and 27. In chapter 26 Adonai outlines the blessings for obedience and punishments for disobedience.  These blessings and curses depended on whether or not Israel would keep the Covenant that Almighty God gave His people. In […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues the series in Eschatology with an examination of the Millennial Temple in Ezekiel 40-43. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue their discussion of Colossians 3. They discuss the importance that all are equal in Messiah Yeshua. Source

Do you remember the funny TV commercials for Staples with the “easy button”? You press it and whatever the problem is, it’s solved, or the price goes down? Imagine if you could press a button and get a financial do-over; like restarting your computer, only it actually does fix the problem? This Shabbat’s reading, Leviticus […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues our series in Eschatology and covers Ezekiel 36-38. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin Colossians 3 and discuss the importance of setting our minds on the things above and not below. Source

The name of this week’s parasha is Emor, which means “say” and covers Leviticus chapters 21 through 24.  Adonai commanded Moses to instruct the priests on the need for holiness.  Priests must not become ceremonially unclean when dealing with the death of an Israeli unless it is a close relative.  They weren’t to shave their […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues our series in Eschatology with a look at Ezekiel. Watch Below: Source

Our parasha this Shabbat is entitled K’dosheem which means “holy ones” and covers Leviticus chapters nineteen and twenty. It opens with these words, The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘You shall be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.’” These chapters define more […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss the end of Colossians 2. They discuss false teachers and the importance of not being deceived through angels or self-denial. Source

This week our parasha is Acharei Mot, which means “After The Death” and covers Leviticus 16:1 – 18:30. In this parasha we see the importance of atonement, accomplished only through the Lord’s will and not our own. Leviticus 16 begins after the death of Aaron’s two sons, who were killed for making an offering to […] Source

Rabbis Loren, Jerry, and Glenn continue their discussion of Colossians 2. They discuss the importance of not focusing on secondary issues like food and days that can divide Messiah’s community. Source