Congregation Shema Yisrael

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

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