Congregation Shema Yisrael

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel Of Matthew with Matthew 17 and Yeshua’s transfiguration. Watch Below: Source

Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry have a group discussion of Parasha Beresheet covering Genesis 1-6:15.  In their discussion they share their thoughts about this important section of God’s Word. Watch Below: Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with the end of Matthew 16. Watch Below: Source

This evening begins Simchat Torah, a day for Rejoicing with the Torah. Simchat Torah celebrates completing the parasha reading cycle, as we begin it once again. It is a day of sweet joy and so apples, honey, and candy are given to kids to celebrate the sweetness of the Torah. I remember my Mom telling […] Source

In this first of our three-part message this morning, I’ve been asked to talk to you about Shemini Atzeret. It is the eighth day, added to what is the seven-day holiday of Sukkot (Booths or Tabernacles), which ended yesterday. Shemini Atzeret began last night and continues through the end of today. It is a holiday […] Source

This message is based on an article by Mike Gendron, founder of Proclaiming The Gospel Ministries. The Bible Claims To Be Divinely Inspired The Bible is one of the few religious books that claims to be the divinely inspired Word of God. The phrases, “Thus says the Lord” and “the Word of the Lord” are […] Source

This week’s Parasha covers Deuteronomy chapters 33 and 34, it is called V’zot HaBerakhah.  This is the last Parasha in the cycle. Next week we will begin a new Parasha cycle back in the beginning in Genesis 1 In these two chapters, we will read of the blessings that Moses bestowed upon the tribes as […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 16 Part 2. Watch Below: Source

It was during Sukkot 23 years ago, right about this hour, that Alexandra and I sat at a desk with a mortgage banker, signing the paperwork to close on our home. We thought it was really cool, and God-ordained, that we were able to go right from that meeting, keys in hand, to join with […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 15 Part 2. Watch Below: Source

I’m a complete wimp when it comes to movies. If it doesn’t have a good ending, count me out. I don’t care how talented a producer James Cameron is, you’ll never get me to sit through a showing of Titanic. I can’t begin to tell you how upset I was at the end of Avengers: […] Source

2020 has been a doozy of a year. A frightening pandemic, made worse by conflicting reports from ‘experts’ and a dishonest media corps; escalating ethnic tension, and violent riots in major US cities. They say, “Hindsight is 20/20.” I can’t wait until 2020 is in hindsight. I don’t know if 2021 will be better, but […] Source

What is atonement? How do we make atonement? How do we atone? Simple questions. But the answers are profound and make the difference between life and death, Heaven and Hell. Atonement means, after doing something wrong, making it right so that a damaged relationship is restored. People can atone for offenses against people; and people […] Source

God is real. He is great. He is great in intelligence. He is great in power. He is all-powerful. He is great in size. He is bigger than the universe with its billions of galaxies. God is not only great in power, size and intelligence, but He is great in holiness, purity and righteousness. He […] Source

This week’s parasha is entitled Ha’Azinu, which means “give ear.”  A modern-day translation would be a command to “listen” to what is about to be said.  Ha’Azinu covers all of Deuteronomy, Chapter 32, which contains 52 verses.  With this being Shabbat Teshuvah, the Great Sabbath of Repentance that occurs between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 15 Part 1. Watch Below: Source

Introduction: Submitted for your consideration, a theological metaphor for the coming judgment, courtesy of the Everly Brothers: Wake up, little Susie, wake up We’ve both been sound asleep, wake up, little Susie, and weep The movie’s over, it’s four o’clock, and we’re in trouble deep Wake up, little Susie, we gotta go home! That song […] Source

The instructions for observing Rosh HaShana are simple: In the seventh month, on the first of the month we are to have a day of rest; it’s a day for us to remember; and we make a tru-ah (literally we “make a sound”); and have a holy assembly. We don’t do any ordinary work; and […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 14 Part 2. Watch Below: Source

Rosh HaShana begins next Shabbat. It begins a time for us to focus on repentance. What is repentance? Repentance means turning. Turning away from sin. Turning away from disobedience. Turning away from rebellion against God. Turning to God. Turning to do the right things. Psalm 51 is a poem/song which is David’s reflection about his […] Source

The name of this week’s double parasha is Nitzavim-Vayeilech: Nitzavim means “those taking a stand,” and Vayeilech means “and he went,” and this parasha covers Deuteronomy 29:9 through 31:30.  Moses stresses to the Israelis the importance of following the terms of this covenant.  Everyone there was standing in Adonai’s presence to enter a covenant with […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of the Gospel of Matthew with Matthew 14 Part 1. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbi Loren & Rebbetzin Martha are joined by Rabbi Glenn & Rebbetzin Alexandra for a discussion of Proverbs 18. Source

Once I was on an Orthodox Jewish website doing some research. As I read their “Ask the Rabbi” section, an article caught my eye. The question was whether motives mattered when giving tzedakah? The person writing was concerned because they gave regularly, but lately were giving hoping that the Lord would then have their daughter […] Source

Rabbi Glenn concludes Matthew 13 this week during the Bible Study. Watch Below: Source