Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week Rabbi Glenn reviewed the last few verses of Genesis 4 (“Then men began to call on the name of the Lord”), and then proceeded to study chapter 5 finishing the chapter. Source

Today’s Parasha is entitled Nasso, meaning “Lift Up,” and covers Numbers 4:1-7:89.  It begins with a God-ordained census of the three Levitical family lines following the census of the people. The parasha continues with instructions on how to deal with skin diseases and burying the dead, how to deal with wrongs against another person, suspected […] Source

A.W. Tozer once wrote, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.”  A statement that beings his excellent book The Knowledge Of The Holy.  If you read the book it becomes plain rather quickly that our understanding of God is usually incorrect, incomplete, or downright idolatrous. […] Source

This week we begin the book of Numbers with Parashat Bamidbar which translates to “In The Wilderness” and covers Chapter 1 through Chapter 4:20. These chapters contain censuses, encampment instructions, and duties for the special tribe, the Levites.  In this parasha we see the Lord’s involvement in every aspect of our lives and our need […] Source

Shavuot is a holiday that reflects God’s generosity. Shavuot is the time of Israel’s wheat harvest. Historically, it was the time of the giving of the Torah at Mt. Sinai, as well as the giving of the Holy Spirit after Yeshua’s resurrection and ascension.  All these are gifts from a lavishly gracious God and Father. […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn concludes his study of Genesis 4. Source

The Day Of The Lord Will Be Preceded By The Forerunner; Then The Lord Himself Will Arrive On Earth; He Will Judge His People; We Needed To Meet Our Financial Obligations; We Needed To Know That God Is Righteous And He Is Worth Serving; The Good Response Of Those Who Feared The Lord Was Recorded […] Source

The Big “IF…” B’chukotai (“In My Statutes”) Leviticus 26:3-27:34 How many times have you heard it said that God’s love is unconditional? Maybe you’ve said it yourself.  Now if what you mean by that is that God loves all people and that His love doesn’t depend on our behaving ourselves, and that those who reject […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continued his study of Genesis 4. Source

Corruption Of The Sacrifices; Corruption Of The Priesthood; Corruption Of The Teaching; Corruption Of The Nation By Intermarriage With Non-Believing Women; Corruption Of The Nation By Divorce; And Instead Of Realizing That The Lord Was Allowing Us To Suffer Because Of Our Sins, We Claimed To Be Righteous And Accused Him Of Being Unjust Because […] Source

This week’s Torah portion is named, B’har, meaning “In the mountain.”  It covers Leviticus 25:1 to 26:2 and highlights the majesty of God and His compassion for His people and the Land.  The Sabbath, Sabbatical year and the Year of Jubilee are just a few of God’s gracious provisions.  In case you didn’t know it, […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continued the study of Genesis with Genesis 4:1-10 Source

This week’s Parasha is entitled Emor, which means “speak.” It covers Leviticus chapters 21 through 24 and deals with several subjects:  the priesthood, the sacrifices and the holidays.  However, holiness is the theme that ties all these subjects together. A priest was not to make himself ceremonially unclean by touching a dead person, or even […] Source

Malachi means “My Messenger” or “My Angel.” He was well named because he was a messenger sent by God with messages from God. That makes Malachi very special, since there have only been a few human beings who have received divinely inspired messages like that. Malachi lived after the return from the Babylonian captivity and […] Source

During this week’s Bible Study, Rabbi Glenn covered Genesis 3 and answered a few questions. Source

This week’s Parasha is called Kedoshim and covers Leviticus 19:1-20:27. Chapter 19 reviews some of the Ten Commandments and reminds us that our lives are to be characterized by holiness. In fact, God states clearly, “You shall be holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy”. God speaks as the Holy One, HaKadosh. We […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn finished Genesis 2 and will be continuing with Genesis 3 next week. Source

I would like to begin our message this morning with a kvetch (complaint). Why do I have to lock every door of my house and car? Why must I give a sizeable chunk of my income to a company just in case my car is stolen or my house burns down or someone decides to sue me […] Source

Our parasha for this week is entitled Acharei Mot, which means, “after the death” and covers Leviticus 16:1 – 18:30.  The title of the parasha refers to the time following the death of Aaron’s sons, Nadab and Abihu, who offered unauthorized fire before the Lord in Leviticus 10 and were put to death because of […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of Genesis with Genesis 2:1-17. Source

Shabbat Shalom.  Today I would like to begin with a question: What Are You Worth?  It is an important question and serves as a way to focus in on the brokenness we find in the world around us and in ourselves. It is perhaps a large understatement to say we live in difficult times.  Economically, […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn finished Genesis 1. answered some questions, and gave a short preview of Genesis 2. Source

Introduction Shabbat shalom, and Chag Samayach – a joyful Passover to you all! This is a special Shabbat, the first full day of Passover and of the seven days of the Holiday of Unleavened Bread. This morning we’re going to look at Exodus chapter 12, verses 43-49, which is really an abbreviated repetition of God’s […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continued his study of Genesis by reviewing Genesis 1:1-13.  He also proceeded to cover verses 14-19, which is through day 4 of Creation. Source

Throwing Caution to the Wind Luke 7:36-50 (Matthew 26:6-13) This morning we’ll be reading and studying in Luke, chapter 7, beginning at verse 36. It’s a remarkable encounter; one which teaches us the relationship between forgiveness and love, and which illustrates the contrast between arrogance and humility. It’s also a stirring example of faith and […] Source