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The name of this week’s parasha is M’tzora, which means ‘lepers” and covers Leviticus 14:1 – 15:33.  In chapter 14 Adonai gives Moses instructions on the procedure for cleansing from leprosy. A person healed from leprosy was to go before the priest with two live clean birds, along with cedar wood, scarlet, yarn and hyssop. […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continued his study of Genesis with Genesis 1:1-13. Source

I’ve had some great days in my 59 years of life. Hopefully, you have too. Maybe one of your great days was the day you became a Bar or Bat Mitzvah; the day you graduated from highschool or college; the day you were married; the day your first child was born; the day you were […] Source

This week’s Parasha is titled Tazria, meaning “she conceives.”  It covers Leviticus 12-13 and touches on ritual purity laws.  Here we get a glimpse into the lives of the women of Israel and discover what their days may have been like following the extraordinary experience of childbirth.  The time of post-delivery was different depending on […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn began his study of Genesis with an introduction to the book.  Below you will find his introductory notes: Download The Introduction To Genesis A Level and Firm Foundation An Introduction to Genesis Congregation Shema Yisrael Bible Study – April, 2016 Rabbi Glenn Harris Introduction – Why this study? It is not […] Source

Today’s Parasha is entitled Shemini meaning “the Eighth day”, and covers Leviticus chapters 9-11.  In these chapters Aaron begins his ministry to the people, his sons come into the presence of God burning a sacrifice not prescribed for, we are instructed to not drink fermented drink before entering Gods presence, and we are given dietary […] Source

I’ve had some great days in my 59 years of life. Hopefully, you have too. Maybe one of your great days was the day you became a Bar or Bat Mitzvah; the day you graduated from highschool or college; the day you were married; the day your first child was born; the day you were […] Source

Human beings are very damaged – mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually. We are harming this beautiful planet in so many ways. We hurt other people. We experience broken relationships. Humanity is plagued by hatred, injustice, war, murder and other crimes. Frequently, people are unhappy and don’t feel good about themselves. The reason for all of this […] Source

The second parasha today is entitled Tzav – an imperative verb meaning “Give the command” from the same word we get mitzvah. It covers Leviticus chapters six through eight. God tells Moses to command Aaron and his sons how to carry out their priestly duties. The previous chapters had to do with the offerings from […] Source

This week for Purim Rabbi Glenn discussed the experience of the Jewish people in Persia in the time of Esther and Mordecai. He went back to Exodus 17 and Deuteronomy 25 to explain why God decreed the Amalekites’ annihilation. Then he went to 1 Sam. 15 to show that King Saul’s disobedience (sparing Agag and, by inference, his family) nearly led to the […] Source

Last week’s parasha is entitled, VaYikra, which means, “and He called.”  It covers Leviticus, Chapter 1:1 – 6:7.  In English, the name is Leviticus, and refers to the rules, regulations and duties that must be followed by the Levitical priesthood, the Levites, to atone for the sins of the people.  This parasha describes 5 types of […] Source

Download The Revelation 22 Notes He is Coming Quickly! The Revelation, chapter 22 Introduction: No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love Him (1 Cor. 2:9 NIV). Verses 1-2 And he showed me a river of the water of life, clear as crystal, […] Source

Yeshua’s Arrest; His Preliminary Examination Before Annas; His Trial At The Home Of Caiaphas; His Preliminary Examination Before Pilate; Peter’s Three Denials; The Leaders’ Choice of Barabbas We have been walking with Yeshua through the book of John. We’re at the end of the life of the Most Important Man who ever lived. That man […] Source

Today’s Torah portion is entitled Pekudei meaning “An Accounting” and goes from Exodus 38:21 through chapter 40 and completes the book.  It includes a description of the quantities of each material used in the Tabernacle’s construction; as well as the colors, elements, and detail required in creating the priestly garments.  Moses inspects everything, and the […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continued with Revelation 21. Source

This Shabbat we have two parashas: Vayakhel which means, “And He Assembled” and Pekudei which means, “An Accounting” and it covers Exodus 35:1-40:36. Chapter 35 opens with a serious reminder for Israel to observe the Sabbath.  God then invited any Israelis with generous hearts to bring offerings for the Tabernacle. They brought gold, silver and brass; cloth, […] Source

  We have been walking with Yeshua through the book of John. We’re at the end of the life of the Most Important Man who ever lived. That man is also the Messiah and the Son of God and the one and only Savior of humanity, able to rescue us from the real and deadly […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn reviewed Revelation 20:1-10 and continued on to Revelation 21:6. Source

This week’s Parasha is Ki Tisa, which means “when you take up”.  It covers Exodus 30:11-34:35. Today we will concentrate on the golden calf.  Israel has come through the Red Sea toward Mt. Sinai.  Moses goes up the mountain for 40 days. God gives him the Law and carves out the Ten Commandments.  During Moses’ […] Source

We have been walking with Yeshua through the book of John. We’re at the end of the life of the Most Important Man who ever lived. That man is also the Messiah and the Son of God and the one and only Savior of humanity, able to rescue us from the real and deadly forces […] Source

We have been walking with Yeshua through the book of John. We’re at the end of the life of the Most Important Man who ever lived. That man is also the Messiah and the Son of God and the one and only Savior of humanity, able to rescue us from the real and deadly forces […] Source

The name of this week’s parasha is Tetzaveh, which means “you shall command” and covers Exodus 27:20 – 30:10.  The Jewish people were commanded to bring clear oil from pressed, unripened olives, to the Tent of Meeting so that Aaron and his sons could keep the lamps there burning.  This command is repeated in Leviticus […] Source

We have been walking with Yeshua through the book of John. We’re at the end of the life of the Most Important Man who ever lived. That man is also the Messiah and the Son of God and the one and only Savior of humanity, who alone is able to rescue us from the real […] Source

The parasha for this Shabbat is entitled Terumah which means “Contribution” or “offering”. With the exception of chapters 32-34, the remainder of the book of Exodus is devoted to one thing: the construction and commission of the Tabernacle. The Hebrew word is Mishkan, from the verb shachan – to dwell or inhabit. The picture is […] Source

Rabbi Glenn continues his study of Revelation by finishing Revelation 20. Source