Congregation Shema Yisrael

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue their discussion of the Letter to The Romans with Romans 10 Part 1. They discuss the error of two-covenant theology and the right way to be joined to Messiah Yeshua. Source

The name of this week’s parasha is Beha-alo-t’cha, which means “when you set up,” and covers Numbers 8:1 through 12:16.  This parasha’s name refers to Adonai’s instructions on setting up the 7 lamps of the golden lampstand, and how to face them and light the area in front of the lampstand, which was made according […] Source

Rabbi Glenn presents the second part of his three part study on the importance of being loyal to Messiah Yeshua. Watch Below: Source

Rabbi Glenn begins a new three-part Bible Study on loyalty to Messiah. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue their discussion of the Letter to the Romans. They conclude chapter 9 with a discussion on how we relate to the Lord and our modern day law-keeping. Source

The two Torah portions for this Shabbat are BaMidbar, meaning “In the Wilderness” and Naso meaning “Take Up” and these begin the book of Numbers. For those who are new to Shema, let me explain that the Hebrew names for the books of the Torah derive from the key word in the opening sentence of […] Source

Rabbi Glenn concludes his study in the Gospel of Matthew with an overview of the book and themes. Watch Below: Source

This week we have a double parasha, Behar and Bechukotai, these parashas cover Leviticus 25:1–27:34 and close the book of Leviticus.  Our parashas for this week remind us of the importance of keeping our promises to the Lord. We begin in Leviticus 25 which records the Sabbath year and the year of Jubilee. The Lord […] Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue their series through the Letter to the Romans with Romans 9 Part 2. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry continues the series through the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 28 and Yeshua’s resurrection. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue their series through the letter to the Romans with Romans 9 Part 1 and the importance of Jewish Evangelism. Source

This week’s parasha is entitled Emor, meaning “Say it!” and covers Leviticus chapters 21 through 24. These chapters reveal a God who is supremely holy, who pays attention to details, and demands the same of those who would draw near to Him. God is awesome in perfection. Hence, the Cohanim, who represented God to Israel […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his series through the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 27. Watch Below: Source

At the moment of salvation, we are born again. We receive a new nature. And we receive the Spirit of God. He takes up residence in us. He lives in us. He dwells in us. And He does many wonderful things for us. One of the things He does is give us assurance that we […] Source

Today we will be looking at two parashas, Acharei Mot, which means (after the death), Leviticus 16:1 – 18:30, and Kedosheem, meaning (Holy Ones), Leviticus 19:1-20:27. The deaths of Aaron’s sons, in chapter 10, was a solemn warning to anyone who would dare to carelessly enter the presence of the Holy One of Israel. Their […] 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 period) 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

It’s important to understand the human condition from God’s perspective. Here’s the human condition apart from the saving work of God in a human being: We are fallen. We are in rebellion against God. We are sinners. Sin is our master. We have a sinful nature. We are dominated by sin which results in death. […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with the first part of Matthew 26. Watch Below: Source

This week’s parasha is entitled, “Shemini,” which translates as “Eighth.” This “eighth” refers to the 8th day of the consecration ceremony for Aaron and his sons, which was covered in our parasha commentary last week. Parasha Shemini covers Leviticus, Chapter 9, verse 1 through Chapter 11, verse 47. This parasha is the last parasha in […] Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss Romans 7. Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 25:31-46. Watch Below: Source

What do these verses have in common? Jeremiah 31: I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah. Luke 22: Yeshua said to His disciples: This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood. John 3: Truly, truly, I say to you, […] Source

Some people intentionally and diligently search out the truth, and are rewarded by finding it. Some people happily stumble upon it, and are likewise rewarded. Still others are confronted by it and though they would have preferred to be left alone, cannot refute it, and somewhat grudgingly align themselves with it. And there are some […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 25:14-30. Watch Below: Source

There are four questions traditionally asked and answered during Passover. However, this morning I would like to discuss an unofficial fifth question that I believe has been gaining in popularity. This question is not always asked out loud, but I think is often answered incorrectly. This unofficial fifth question goes something like this, “Why does […] Source