Congregation Shema Yisrael

Why are we the way we are? Are we born good and pure and innocent and only get jaded over time because of the world we live in? Can humanity create paradise on Earth? Are we capable of making a socialist utopia based on Karl Marx’s saying: “from each according to his ability, to each […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continued his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 12:1-14. Watch Online Below: Source

The parashas for this Shabbat are Mattot and Massei, translated “tribes” and “journeys” and bring us to the end of BaMidbar (Numbers). Chapter 30 discusses the importance of vows. If someone swears an oath, they’re obligated to make good on it. But this passage contains provisions by which a father or a husband could nullify […] Source

Shabbat Shalom. Today we will be continuing our series through the psalms with another of my favorite psalms. Now the last few weeks we have seen the heights of prayer in God’s Word. Beautiful and moving Psalms that praise the Lord and His glory revealed in the heavens above. Today though we come back down […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel Of Matthew with Matthew 11:20-29. Watch Below: Source

It is very worth our while to read and study and contemplate the words of the Psalms. As Rabbi Loren has already pointed out: The Psalms are part of Scripture, and all Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, reproof, correction, and training in righteousness. The Psalms teach us about God and about […] Source

The name of this week’s parasha is Pinchas, which is named after the priest who was zealous for God, and covers Numbers 25:10-30:1.  Adonai compliments Pinchas for his actions, which turned away Adonai’s wrath from the Israelis, and states that He will make a covenant of a perpetual priesthood with Pinchas and his descendants. We […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 11. Watch The Study Below:  Source

Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have a conversation with someone great, someone you admire, someone you respect? To be able to talk to him and ask questions and listen to his wisdom? If you could have a conversation with anyone in the world, who would it be? A favorite politician? Someone from one of your […] Source

In chapter 20, The Lord summons Moses and Aaron, and instructs them to take the staff and to speak to the rock to yield its water. Unfortunately, Moses and Aaron do not heed Adonai’s instructions.  Instead, they gather the assembly before the rock and say to them: “Listen now you rebels, shall we bring water […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn concluded Matthew 10 as he continued his study through the Gospel Of Matthew. Watch This Study Below:  Source

Shabbat Shalom. This week I have the privilege of sharing from one of my favorite psalms, Psalm 29. What I love about the psalms is what I love about Hebrew poetry. It is incredibly expressive and filled with some of the most beautiful imagery in all of God’s Word. On display through the Psalms is […] Source

The Torah portion this Shabbat (Numbers 16-18) is called Korach, named after the leader of an infamous rebellion against Moses and Aaron – one which ended catastrophically. This is now the third challenge to Moses’ leadership. The first from his own siblings, Aaron and Miriam (allegedly for having married an Ethiopian woman). The second was […] Source

What is up with the world right now? Could things get any crazier, any weirder, any more hateful and divisive? Are we having fun yet? I’m obliged to tell you that things can, and will, get worse. The world has always been engulfed in sin; there have been many periods of time of violent upheaval. […] Source

This week our parasha is Shelach Lecha which means “Send For Yourself”. Parasha Shelach Lecha covers Numbers 13:1-15:41. In this parasha we see both the mercy and justice of the Lord. We also see the consequences for constant rebellion. Numbers 13 begins with our people having arrived at the border of the Promised Land. Adonai […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his series in the Gospel of Matthew with the second part of Matthew 10. Watch Online Below: Source

Why study the Psalms? They’re part of the Word of God, and all Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. The Psalms teach us about God – and knowing about […] Source

This week’s parashah is entitled B’ha`alotkha meaning (When you set up.) It covers Numbers chapter 8:1-12:16. In verse 1, of chapter 8, Adonai said to Moses “Tell Aaron to put the lampstand with the seven lamps in the place I showed you. These lamps will light the area in front of the lampstand.” The lampstand […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study through the Gospel of John with the second part of Matthew 9 and begins Matthew 10. Watch The Study Below: Source

Introduction Timing is always important! It is true in everything from knowing when to buy or to sell shares of stock; or when to negotiate the best price on the lease or purchase of a car; or to lock in the lowest possible interest rate on a mortgage. Good timing can save you multiplied thousands […] Source

This week’s parasha is entitled Naso, which means, “to elevate” or “lift up.”  It covers Number 4:21-7:89.  You will probably not find the words “elevate” or “lift up” in your Bible.  Most likely, you have something like, “Take a census of the sons of Gershon…” as the start to verse 22.  However, if we look […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel Of Matthew this week with the end of Matthew 10. Watch The Study Below: Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 9:10-38. Watch The Study: Source

While the unity of Jew and Gentile in Yeshua certainly comes as no surprise to you, the members and friends of Shema, there are many – most, in fact – to whom this concept is (pardon the pun) alien. Regrettably, for many centuries there has been a detrimental, man-made, barrier separating us, and far too […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continued his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 8:23-9:9.  He also read the book of Ruth after the study as is traditional for the holiday of Shavuot.   Watch The Study Below: Source