Congregation Shema Yisrael

Wisdom is the main theme of Proverbs. Wisdom is the proper application of knowledge: the ability to use what we know to live according to God’s wise principles, principles that reflect who He is. Wisdom’s fruit is a more successful life now and eternal life in the world to come. Wisdom begins with the fear […]

Rabbi Jerry begins a new series on the Holy Spirit. This week he introduces the series and discusses how it will be formatted. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below:  

Since wisdom is the main theme of Proverbs, we should understand what it is. Wisdom is the proper application of knowledge: the ability to use what we know to live according to God’s wise principles, principles that reflect who He is. Wisdom helps us make better decisions, recognize danger, respond well to difficulties, develop godly […]

This morning’s parasha is entitled Vayera, which translates to “and He appeared”. It covers Genesis 18:1-22:24. Beginning in Chapter 18, we find Abraham visited by three strangers while he is in his tent. Most biblical scholars believe that they were Yeshua accompanied by 2 angels taking on human form. At that time, custom mandated hospitality […]

Rabbi Glenn shares a list of verses in God’s Word that are wonderful….but people annoying take out of context! Click here for Rabbi Glenn’s notes. Watch Below:  

Introduction In June of 2018 many were stunned and saddened to learn of the death of Anthony Bourdain – a world-renowned chef, author and host of the hit cable TV show, Parts Unknown. This wildly popular television ‘reality’ series chronicled Bourdain’s treks to exotic, sometimes extremely remote places few had ever seen. But the truth […]

This week Rabbi Jerry continues his discussion of Extrabiblical literature and discusses the Ethiopian Bible. He emphasizes the importance of testing all things against God’s Word. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch Below:  

To understand ourselves and the world we live in, we need to know our history. We need to know what happened before the Flood, God’s judgment on human wickedness, the survival of Noah and his family, the Lord’s covenant with Noah, the origin of the nations, the rebellion at Babel and, finally, God’s call of […]

This week Rabbi Jerry begins a two part study on Extrabiblical literature. In this study he provides an overview of the subject and examines one popular text known as 1 Enoch. He discusses why 1 Enoch is not Scripture and the dangerous obsession with hidden or secret truth. Click here for Rabbi Jerry’s notes. Watch […]

Before I talk about this week’s parasha, Beresheet, In The Beginning, I want to talk about what happened before the beginning. The Word of God reveals that important things happened before the beginning, things we should know about. Before the beginning, the Father and the Son enjoyed an eternal relationship of love and glory. At […]