Congregation Shema Yisrael

Rabbi Glenn begins a short study of the prophecies of Isaiah. Source

During the past year we have been revisiting Matthew’s account of the Good News, and making our way through Yeshua’s Sermon on the Mount. As I have told you before, certain renowned rabbis have been recognized across history for their signature teachings. One rabbi might be known for his emphasis on a particular aspect of […] Source

Rabbi Glenn has announced that the next book for the Bible Study will be John’s Revelation.  While Rabbi Glenn prepares for this study, he has several topics he will be covering in the next few weeks.  This week the topics include an interesting paper by well-known Messianic Jewish Apologist Dr. Michael Brown. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn finished his study in Nehemiah with Nehemiah 13. Source

This week David Brickner, Executive Director of Jews For Jesus is our guest speaker.  David shares the ongoing work at Jews For Jesus and their exciting new Messianic Art project which brings to life the Gospel of Matthew, Multitudes. Source

The parasha this Shabbat is entitled Tzav, meaning “Give the Command!” and covers Leviticus 6-8. One of the very first things mentioned is the command that fire be kept burning continually on the altar; it was never to go out (6:9, 13). Josephus records (and the rabbis confirm) that during the time of the Second […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues his study in Nehemiah and also looks at some of Nehemiah’s biblical contemporaries. Source

The Shabbat we begin the third book of the Torah, which is called Sefer Vayyikra, the book of Leviticus. Vayyikra is translated “And He called out”. The parasha covers Leviticus chapters one through five. These chapters describe the korbanot – offerings to Adonai. Each chapter describes in detail a different type of offering. The many […] Source

A lot of Christians ignore the Tenach (Old Testament). Maybe it’s because they’re not encouraged to read it; maybe the reason is that it doesn’t seem as relevant or important as the New Testament; maybe it’s because it’s longer and there are some things in it that are harder to understand or relate to, like […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn covered Nehemiah 11 and had a time of discussion about the Israel elections (the ramifications of Netanyahu’s victory), the Presbyterian Church (USA) leadership voting last night to approve same-sex marriage, where society is headed, and what our attitude should be. Source

This Sabbath we have two parashas, the first is called Vayakhel which means, “And he assembled” it covers Exodus 35:1-38:20. The second is Pekudei which means, “An accounting” and it covers Exodus 38:21–40:38. These chapters are on the creation and construction of the Tabernacle, with its materials and furnishings. These subjects are filled with knowledge […] Source

Pastor Christopher Brooks of Evangel Ministries Detroit and Dean of Moody Theological Seminary-Michigan, preaches on the need for believers to pray and the power of prayer shown in Acts 4. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn covered Nehemiah 10 & 11 in the Bible Study. Source

Last week’s parasha was entitled Tetzaveh, which means, “you shall command.” It covers Exodus, Chapter 27:20 to 30:10. Last week’s Shabbat was also called Shabbat Zachor, the Sabbath of remembrance, which was the Sabbath that falls before Purim, which this year, was Wednesday evening, March 4 to Thursday evening, March 5. On this Shabbat, it […] Source

This week Rabbi Loren & Rabbi Glenn are joined by Rebbetzin Martha and Rebbetzin Alexandra in a round table discussion of Proverbs 15. Below is an introduction to Proverbs written by Rabbi Loren: Passionate About Proverbs! How And Why To Use The Book Of Proverbs We come into this world far from God, lacking knowledge, lacking wisdom (wisdom […] Source

This week our parasha is Ki Tisa, which translates to “When You Lift Up” and covers Exodus 30:11–34:35.  In chapters 30 and 31 are more instructions from the Lord to Moses.  The Lord gave him instructions concerning the census tax, the bronze basin, the anointing oil, and the Sabbath.  But I would like to draw […] Source

In  this week’s Bible Study, Rabbi Glenn covered Nehemiah 8 and Nehemiah 9. Source

This year we recorded the entire Purim service.  Many of the children in our congregation read from the book of Esther while Rabbi Loren gave his commentary between chapters.  Along with this is a partial recording of our Purim Parody songs from our worship team. Click here for the Powerpoint from this service. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn covered Nehemiah 7 and began Nehemiah 8. Source

This week’s Parasha is Terumah, which means contribution or offering, and covers Exodus 25-27:19. In last week’s Torah portion the Israelis agreed to obey the laws of the covenant that Moses brought down from El Elyon, the God Most High. In this week’s Parasha, Moses is instructed by God to take a contribution from every […] Source

Matthew 6:9-11 Introduction Across history, various rabbis (some of them renowned) have been recognized for their particular teaching; notable for emphasis on a particular aspect of Torah or their focus on a specific attribute God’s nature, or perhaps a unique interpretation of an historical event. Disciples are supposed to be able to articulate their rabbi’s […] Source

This week the Bible Study covered Nehemiah 6. Despite repeated schemes to stop the work on the wall of Jerusalem, Nehemiah was steadfast and wise; and the wall was completed in just 52 days and in time for the great Fall Festivals! Source

This week’s parasha is entitled Mishpatim, which is translated “Statutes” or “Judgments” and covers Exodus 21-24. This section of the Torah contains extensive case law; fines and/or punishments for a broad spectrum of offenses having mostly to do with personal injury and property. Everything in this parasha demonstrates that, as beings created in the image of […] Source

Yeshua is the Most Important Man Who Ever Lived. The Most Important Man brought the world the Most Important Message, a message that must be believed for human beings, who are alienated from God and headed to Hell, not Heaven, to death, not life, to be reconciled to their Creator and live forever. Everything Messiah […] Source

This week the Bible Study covered Nehemiah 5. Outside opposition to the work of God that causes it to falter is one thing. Sin and strife inside the camp are quite another. Some of the nobles and rulers in Judea were using lingering famine to take advantage of their fellow Jews. When food became scarce, people needed loans. The wealthy among them made […] Source