Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week Rabbi Jerry continues the series in Eschatology with an examination of Jeremiah. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss the first part of Colossians 2 and talk about the importance of being rooted in Messiah. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn begins the next part of his study of Eschatology with the book of Isaiah. Watch Below: Source

For most of you this is review; but for those who are new here, or are watching for the first time, Jewish history is summed up in three statements. Say it with me… “They tried to kill us.” “We won!” “Let’s eat!” What is it about food being such a big part of everything? We […] Source

Passover is about salvation – salvation from life as slaves in Egypt. The Word of God informs us that slavery was a horrible experience for us. Brutal slave drivers. Crushing, hard work. The Egyptians made our lives bitter, forcing us to mix mortar and make bricks and build cities and do all the work in […] Source

The name of this week’s parasha is M’tzora, which means ‘leper” and covers Leviticus 14:1 – 15:33.  Adonai gave Moses instructions on cleansing a person from leprosy. The priest would go outside the camp and examine the person.  If the person was healed from leprosy, the priest ordered that two live clean birds, cedar wood, […] Source

In one of the greatest novels of all time, The Brothers Karamazov, Dostoevsky writes, “The world says: “You have needs — satisfy them. You have as much right as the rich and the mighty. Don’t hesitate to satisfy your needs; indeed, expand your needs and demand more.” This is the worldly doctrine of today. And […] Source

Parasha Tazria begins with the laws of ritual impurity and purity as it pertains to childbirth.  A new mother is treated as a niddah (a woman on her cycle) and is considered “impure” (tamei) and not allowed in the sanctuary for 40 days (if a boy) or 80 days (if a girl).  On the 8th […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn discusses the significance of the Mount of Olives in Eschatology. Notes for tonight: Click Here For More Information: https://www.gotquestions.org/Mount-of-Olives.html Watch Below: Source

Introduction: Do you remember the mural that used to be along the wall in the hallway? It was a labor of love. There were lots of trees and grass and blue skies, and in the middle of a lovely field were a smiling Yeshua and some very happy children gathered around Him. I liked it, […] Source

Rabbi Glenn begins a new series on Eschatology throughout God’s Word. This week he begins with an introduction and overview of what lies ahead! Click Here For The Notes. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish their discussion of Colossians 1. They discuss the importance of Evangelism and the sufficiency of Messiah Yeshua. Source

This week’s parasha is a double portion. The first is entitled Va’Yikra which translates to “And He Called”. The second is entitled Tzav, which means “Give the command”.  Together, these passages tell of how Adonai commanded Moses concerning various offerings. The first parasha VaYikra describes 5 types of offerings that were to be made upon […] Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue their discussion of the letter to the Colossians. They discuss how Messiah Yeshua is first in all things and sustains our world. Source

The Parasha for this week is Pekudei, which means “accounts,” and covers the last two and a half chapters of Exodus, Chapters 38:21 to Chapter 40:38. Last week, in Parasha Vayakhel, we heard about how the people assembled together and donated generously to the building of the tabernacle, or Mishkan, as it was called in […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 115. He discusses the dangers of idolatry and the dangers of placing our trust in things that cannot save us. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss the importance of understand God’s Word to gain spiritual wisdom and joy. Source

The Torah reading for this week’s Parasha is entitled Vayakhel which mean, “And he assembled” it covers Exodus 35:1 – 38:20. Let’s recap, this paratha is a repeat of exodus chapters, 25:1-27:19. Remember Moses was given these same instructions on mount Sinai. The Israelis would then become corrupt, and the golden calf incident occurred. Moses […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry studies Ephesians 2:11-22 and discusses the importance of Gentiles in Messiah’s Community and how barriers between people have been torn down. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin a new series in the Letter to the Colossians. They discuss the importance of faith, hope, grace, and love. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn presents an important study on the biblical idea of humility. Click Here For The Notes. Watch Below: Source

The name of this week’s parasha is T’tzaveh, which means “command” and covers Exodus 27:20 – 30:10.  The Israelis were commanded to bring clear oil from pressed olives to the Tent of Meeting so that Aaron and his sons could keep the lamps there burning.  This command is repeated in Leviticus 24. The garments for […] Source

God is real. He is alive. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, present everywhere. He wise, good, kind, fair, honest, right and true. He created everything that exists. He created us for His purposes. We exist for His purposes. We exist for Him. He is the judge of humanity. On the Day of Judgment, He will judge […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn begins a two-part Bible Study. For part 1 he surveys Scripture on the theme and importance of loyalty. Watch Below: Source

Our parasha today is entitled Terumah, meaning ‘contribution’. It takes us from Exodus 25 through 27:19. The subject matter of these chapters, and most of the rest of the book of Exodus, is the construction of the Mishkan (Tabernacle) and the Ark of the Covenant. God gave Moses a detailed blueprint, as it were, and […] Source