Congregation Shema Yisrael

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

The Two Sons Matthew 21:23-32 It was the last week of Yeshua’s life. Passover was approaching. Messiah was in Jerusalem. The leaders of the nation had rejected Him and were looking for a way to kill Him. While He was teaching in the temple courts, the chief priests and the elders of the people challenged […] Source

The Torah portion for this Shabbat is BaMidbar, meaning “In the Wilderness”. It marks the beginning of the book of Numbers. As many of you know, the Hebrew names for the books of the Torah are derived from the key word in the opening sentence of each book. This one is called Sefer BaMidbar because […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continued his study through the Gospel of Matthew with Mathhew 8:1-22. Watch The Study Below: Source

Luke introduced this parable by giving us the reason Yeshua told this parable: To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everyone else, Yeshua told this parable. Obviously, it’s wrong to be confident in our own righteousness and look down on everyone else. Two men went up to the temple […] Source

This week we have a double parasha, Behar and Bechukotai, which means, “On the Mountain” and “In My Laws”. 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 […] Source

Continuing his study through the Gospel of Matthew, Rabbi Glenn concluded the Sermon on The Mount with Matthew 7:1-29.   Watch The Study Below: Source

This week’s Parasha is Emor and covers Leviticus 21-24. Chapter 21 covers the holiness of the priest and the offerings as required by Adonai. It starts with  “and the Lord said to Moses”.  This is a phrase that would be repeated throughout this section of Leviticus. The Lord tells Moses to speak to the priest […] Source

Shabbat Shalom. This morning, Lord willing, we will be covering two parables of Messiah Yeshua.  The parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge and the parable of the workers in the Vineyard.  Both parables have powerful lessons on justice and mercy and on following the Lord’s standard and not our own.  They are […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continued his study in Matthew with part 6 on the Sermon On The Mount, covering Matthew 6:19-34. Watch Below: Source