Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week Rabbi Jerry begins his discussion of the Trinity. He defines God's Triunity and discusses several historical heresies. Finally, he shares how a three-note musical chord is a great metaphor to better understand how the three persons can exist in perfect harmony without losing their distinctiveness.

Rabbi Jerry continues to talk about God's power as it relates to suffering. He focuses on 1 Kings 19 and a pivotal moment in the life of Elijah.

Rabbi Loren continues in 2 Peter and discusses the dangers of false teachers.

Roman shares his thoughts on this important parasha from Exodus.

This week Rabbi Jerry discusses how God's Omnipotence empowers His Community.

This week Rabbi Loren concludes his study of 2 Peter 1, focusing on the reliability of the prophetic word as a foundation for faith. He explains how the "Morning Star" serves as a metaphor for Messiah Yeshua, whose first coming signals the dawn of God's Kingdom even as we await the full day of His return. The teaching highlights how the Old Testament prophets provided a "lamp shining in a dark pla...

This week’s Torah portion is Parashat Mishpatim (Exodus 21:1–24:18), which follows the Ten Commandments with a series of "judgments" or civil and criminal laws. These ordinances provide practical guidelines for daily life in ancient Israel, covering the treatment of servants, personal injury cases, property rights, and judicial integrity. The portion also outlines the three major pilgrimage festiv...

In this Bible study, Rabbi Jerry explores the attribute of God’s omnipotence, defining the Lord as infinite, boundless, and limitless in His power to accomplish His will. The teaching contrasts human weakness with God's sovereignty, citing scriptures like Mark 10:27 to show that while things may be impossible for man, all things are possible with God. Finally, the message highlights how God’s powe...

The more you grow like this, the more productive and useful you will be in your knowledge of our Lord Messiah Yeshua. But those who fail to develop in this way are shortsighted or blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their old sins. That’s where we left off. We begin with verse 10: So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and c...

Our parasha this Shabbat, Yitro (named after Moses’ father-in-law), spans Exodus 18-20, and is among the most significant in all the Torah, describing Israel’s encounter with God at Mt. Sinai, and receiving the Ten Commandments. [...] Source

Rabbi Jerry continues his series in God's attributes with God's Omniscience and how God's complete knowledge brings us comfort. Rabbi Jerry's Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SoGDadhkUrR2TCAC3s142TLb0cLi3uzL/view Source

This week’s parasha is entitled, B’shalach, which means “when he sent” and covers Exodus 13:17 – 17:16.  When he sent refers to pharaoh letting the Israelis depart from Egypt after the 10th plague, the death of the firstborn. After their release, the Lord does not lead the Israelis in a direct route towards their final […] Source

This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Messiah Yeshua. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Messiah Yeshua, our God and Savior. May God give you more and more grace and peace […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues his series through the attributes of God with a discussion of God’s Transcendence & Immanence. He discusses how God’s otherness and closeness to us comes together to create a correct view of who He is. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

We’re continuing with the second letter that Peter wrote. Peter’s first letter, written with the help of Silas, was addressed to Messianic Jews living in the Diaspora, outside of Israel, in ancient Asia Minor – present day Turkey. This letter is written to a more general audience – to all believers everywhere. It’s written by […] Source

This week’s Parasha is entitled Bo, which means “Go,” and covers Exodus 10:1 – 13:16 In the previous parasha, we saw the first seven plagues unleashed on Egypt. In chapter 10, the Lord commands Moses to go before Pharaoh to continue to demonstrate Adonai’s superiority over the false gods of Egypt. Moses was instructed to […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on the infinite nature of God through His omnipresence and immensity. He also discusses how God’s nearness reminds us that we are never hidden from His sight and can access His comforting presence anywhere and at any time. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s Notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week David Brickner shares a message from the life of Gideon. Source

This week’s Torah portion is entitled Vaiera, meaning “And I appeared.” Adonai redeemed His people by manifesting His power to Pharaoh, the Egyptians, and their gods. He alone is the one true and living God. Chapter six opens with a discouraged Moses. He had delivered God’s message to Pharaoh, and the result was an increase […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues his series on God’s attributes with a discussion of God’s infinite nature in relation to Time. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

Shabbat Shalom. This morning, I would like to start with a story, a true story you may have heard before… In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the […] Source

Our Torah reading this Shabbat bears the same name as the book it introduces: Shemot meaning ‘names’, since it begins with a recitation of the names of Jacob’s 12 sons, who, with their father and their families, had settled in Egypt after being reunited with Joseph. The English name for the book, Exodus, is borrowed […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues his series on God’s attributes with a discussion of God’s infinite nature. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes.   Source

Peter is writing to Messianic Jews living outside of the land of Israel in Asia Minor – modern‑day Turkey. They are facing trials and opposition because of their faith in Yeshua. Gentiles around them mock their devotion to the God of Israel, while fellow Jews who have not yet embraced Yeshua as the promised Messiah, […] Source

This week, we end the book of Genesis with parasha Vayechi, which translates to “and he lived”. Vayechi covers Genesis 47:28-50:26 and finishes the book of Genesis. This parasha contains the final Messianic prophecy of Genesis as well as a powerful reminder that the Lord is always in control. Our parasha begins with Jacob making Joseph […] Source