Congregation Shema Yisrael

This week’s parasha is entitled T’rumah, which means “contribution.” from Exodus chapter 25:1 through 27:19. This Torah reading focuses on the materials needed for the building of the Tabernacle and its furnishings. The Lord said to Moses, “Tell the people of Israel to bring me their sacred offerings. Accept the contributions from all whose hearts […] Source

This week Rabbi Jerry finishes book 1 of the psalms with Psalm 41. He discusses the importance of living a life of integrity and dealing with suffering. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry discuss the role of the Holy Spirit further in John 14. Source

This week’s Parasha is entitled Mishpatim meaning “judgments” and covers Exodus chapter 21 verse 1 through chapter 24 verse 18. In last week’s Parasha, the Israelis received the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai. Now, they receive the code of civil laws, which are to govern their lives and are practical outward expressions of the Ten […] Source

This week’s Torah portion Yitro, meaning Jethro is relatively short, but one of the most theologically complex of the Torah portions. It covers Moses’ reunion with Jethro his father-in-law, Israel’s encounter with Adonai at Mount Sinai, and the giving of the Decalogue – The Ten Commandments). Chapter eighteen opens with Jethro, priest of Midian, Moses’ […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 40 and discusses proclaiming the Lord. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue in John 14 and discuss the Holy Spirit and how He works in the lives of Believers. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on Psalm 39 and the perspective on life and suffering we should have as Believers. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below: Source

This Shabbat’s parasha is entitled Beshalach, meaning “When he sent”, referring to Pharaoh finally letting Israel go (after ten terrible plagues). It takes us through Exodus chapter 17. When God led us out of Egypt, He didn’t take us straight north. While it would have been a much shorter route, it would have taken us […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry continue in John 14 and discuss what it means to love the Lord. Source

This week Rabbi Glenn continues his series on Supersessionism and the dangers of this theological thinking. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

Inside us, there is an intense desire to be connected to other people. We need each other and cannot thrive on our own. The Lord, in His wisdom, created us for community, to be connected to others. Yet, many today struggle to find it. Even with the internet, which can unite us with people that […] Source

This week’s Parasha is titled Bo, which means “Go”.  It starts in Exodus 10 where the Lord tells Moses that He has further hardened Pharaoh’s already hard heart.  I believe this is the first time in this series of plagues that Adonai will make sure Pharaoh’s heart is hardened through plagues eight, nine, and ten. […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 38 and discusses confession and forgiveness. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

This week’s Torah portion is called Va-era, which means, “And I appeared.”  It covers Exodus, 6:2 – 9:35. In the opening of Chapter 6, when things are very tough for the Israelis with them having to gather the straw to make the bricks for building, God shines through with His Saving power.  In verses 6 […] Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry begin John 14 and discuss dealing with trouble and doubt. Source

This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on psalm 37 and discusses the importance of not letting evil make us anxious. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below:   Source

When people ask if the United States is mentioned in Scripture, I like Rabbi Jerry’s answer: yes – in Romans, chapter one. For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth… For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God […] Source

Exodus opens with the names of the tribes that went to Egypt. After some time, Joseph and his brothers and all that generation died. According to God’s promise, the Jewish people multiplied greatly while in Egypt; from seventy-five people to nearly two million. One of God’s promises was to make Abraham’s descendants as numerous as […] Source

This weekend, we acknowledge National Sanctity of Human Life Day. In Ronald Reagan’s original proclamation, he called upon all people to reaffirm our “…commitment to the dignity of every human being and the sanctity of each human life.” This should not be a controversial belief to affirm and share. Yet, so many create exceptions and […] Source

When the Bible addresses any subject, that is the final and authoritative word on that subject. Here are some passages from the Word of God on the issue of pro-life. Genesis 1 Let Us make mankind in Our image, according to Our likeness … So God created man in His own image, in the image […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 36 and discusses how those who reject the Lord will face suffering and punishment. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below: Source

This week Rabbis Loren, Glenn, and Jerry finish John 13 and begin John 14. They focus on Yeshua comforting and challenging His disciples. Source

This week’s Torah portion is entitled Va-y’chee meaning “And He Lived.”  Jacob lived an unsettled and storm-tossed life, but he’s aware that Adonai is always with him. His faith remained strong, and the blessing of his sons set the stage for the future of the Jewish people. Chapter forty-seven describes the final years of Jacob’s […] Source

This week Rabbi Glenn teaches on Psalm 35 and how to handle those who hate us. Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:   Source