Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week Rabbi Glenn continues the study of 1 John with 1 John 4 Part 3. Watch Below: Source

Rabbi Glenn and Rabbi Jerry continue the series through the Letter to the Romans. They discuss the importance of Gentile followers of Yeshua and the our need for biblically based hope. Source

This week our parasha is Va’yeishev which means “And He Settled” and covers Genesis 37:1-40:23. Parasha Va’yeishev covers the beginning of the life of Joseph and shows how a cycle of sin can continue from one generation to the next. Chapter 37 introduces us to Joseph, Jacob’s favorite son, who is given an ornate robe […] Source

The name of this week’s parasha is Vayishlach, which means “and he sent,” and covers Genesis 32:3-36:43.  Jacob sends messengers to his brother Esau to gain Esau’s favor.  They return with news that Esau is coming toward Jacob with 400 men.  Jacob is terrified and divides the people and animals into 2 groups, thinking that […] Source

Rabbi Loren and Rabbi Glenn discuss Romans 14 Part 2. They continue the discussion of primary vs. secondary issues and the need to show grace and hospitality towards each other. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues the study of 1 John with 1 John 4 Part 2. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish Romans 13 and begin their discussion on Romans 14. They discuss what are primary vs. secondary issues and the need for unity. Source

This week’s parasha is Vayetze, meaning “and he went forth”. Jacob flees from Be’ersheva to escape the wrath of his brother Esau, and makes the 500+ mile journey back to Haran, the place from which Abraham had departed many years earlier. There Jacob will stay with his maternal uncle, Laban. It’s temporary, of course; Jacob […] Source

Rabbi Jerry continues the study through 1 John with 1 John 4 Part 1. He discusses the need to test spiritual teaching and the importance of Biblical literacy. Watch Below: Source

Moses compiled eleven genealogies in the book of Genesis. The parasha for this Shabbat is entitled Toldot, translated generations, histories or descendants. This Parasha covers the 9th of these genealogies or toldot, which is the account of the generations of Isaac. Isaac’s wife Rebecca, like Sarah before her, had trouble conceiving. Isaac had learned from […] Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss Romans 13 and how we should relate to governments. They discussed Romans 13:1-10. Source

This week’s parasha is entitled Chayei Sarah, meaning “The Life of Sarah” and covers Genesis 23:1-25:18. In this parasha we see God’s plan to continue His promises through Abraham’s son Isaac, and a teaching for us on what it means to be servants of the Lord. Our parasha opens with the death of Abraham’s wife […] Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry conclude Romans 12 with a discussion of loving our enemies. They discuss the importance of living in harmony and peace. They also discuss the importance of ignoring our desire for revenge and retribution. Source

Rabbi Glenn continues with discussing what true God-centered love is and is not. This week he covers 1 John 3 Part 2. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue their discussion of Romans 12. They discuss the importance of serving others and what it means to help one another in love. Source

The Torah reading for this week’s Parasha, is entitled Vayrea meaning (And He approached). It’s taken from the book of Genesis 18:1-22:24. Adonai came to visit Abraham, accompanied by two angels. They appeared to Abraham near the oak trees of Mamre. Abraham was sitting at the door of his tent. perhaps still recuperating from his […] Source

Rabbi Jerry continues the study of 1 John with 1 John 3:1-10. He discusses what it means to be a child of God and what the children of the devil are like. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue their series through the Letter to the Romans with the first part of Romans 12. They discuss spiritual gifts, and the importance of being part of Messiah’s Community of Jews and Gentiles. Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of 1 John with 1 John 2. He discusses the Lord’s anointing and how it is misunderstood. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss parasha Noach covering Genesis 6-11. They discuss the flood, the tower of Babel, and the history of Noah and his sons. References discussed: Time of the Flood: 2500 BC: https://www.icr.org/article/when-did-noahs-flood- happen New DNA Study Confirms Noah: https://www.icr.org/article/new-dna-study-confirms-noah The Dawn Of World Redemption By Erich Sauer   Sour...

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of 1 John with 1 John 2 Part 2. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss Genesis 1-6. They discuss the fountains of scripture and their importance for our lives. Source

Shabbat Shalom. I have the privilege this morning of continuing our teachings on Sukkot. During the holiday of Sukkot, we remove ourselves for a time from the craziness of life and experience the peace of the Sukkah. The sukkah is a fragile and temporary shelter designed to expose us to the elements and to focus […] Source

Here we are – once again celebrating the most delightful of holidays, Sukkot – the Feast of Booths, or Shelters, or Tabernacles; the seventh of the annual God-given holidays found in Leviticus chapter 23; completing the cycle of these sacred times. By whatever name you choose to call it, Sukkot is, I think, the most […] Source

This morning’s parasha will complete the annual cycle of Torah readings. It is entitled V’zot HaB’racha, translated, And this is the blessing, and covers Deuteronomy chapters 33 and 34. Moses will soon die – God has told him as much. Because of his disrespect toward Adonai at Meribah (Numbers 20), he will not enter the […] Source