Why is it important to hear the sound of the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah? How was the Shofar used in Bible times?  How will the Shofar be used by G-d in the future?  Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 7, 2021, Rosh Hashanah the 1st day of Tishrei, 5782. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Shofarot Encouragement 

What does the word jealous really mean?  Why is G-d Who Is Jealous one of the names G-d gives Himself?  Why is it difficult for non-Jewish believers in Messiah to provoke Jewish people to jealousy?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Erev Rosh Hashanah, September 6, 2021, the 1st of Tishrei, 5782.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Your Jealous God

How would you answer these questions: What is my purpose in life? What does God expect of me? What should I do? Ethel Chadwick helps you answer these questions and more in this teaching given on August 28, 2021, the 20th of Elul, 5781.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael click here to visit our website or visit our Facebook page.  Click here to listen to Be A Blessing

Has forgiveness always been a practiced in our world?  What was life like before forgiveness became part of our culture?  Who is the source of forgiveness? What conditions must be satisfied for you to be forgiven?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 4, 2021, the 27th day of Elul, 5781.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.ort Click here to listen to History of Forgiveness 

What is the full meaning of the "circumcised in the manner prescribed by Moses" in Acts 15:1?  What is the Oral Torah?  What was the purpose of the four prohibitions in the letter sent to the Gentile believers in Yeshua in Acts 15?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 24, 2021 the 15th day of Av, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Part 8 Life of the Rock 

What does it mean to "trust in Adonai"?  What does it mean to trust Him "with all your heart"?  What does it mean to "lean not on your own understanding"?  Elder Hector Rodriguez answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 21, 2021, the 13th of Elul, 5781.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Trust In Adonai 

Do you know the purpose of G-d's commands to us? Did you know that Yeshua gave us more than 10 commands? What are some of the commands that we tend to only partially obey? What are the results of ignoring some of His commands to us? Pastor Tom Burgo answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 14, 2021, the 6th day of Elul, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at http://www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to What Am I Ignoring? 

What is fear of the L-rd?  Why is it important?  How does fear of the L-rd help you walk with G-d?  Elder Judith Benhamou answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 7, 2021, the 29th day of Av, 5781.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Walking in the Fear of the Lord 

What new direction has the L-rd revealed for Congregation Shema Yisrael now that we have moved into Brighton, NY? How can you do the things Yeshua did and even greater things?  What does the L-rd mean when He say He is your healer?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 31, 2021, the 22nd of Av, 5781.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Rallying and Healing God's Army 

Have you ever wondered why we mourn and grieve? Do you know the stages of grief? What happens if we choose not to grieve? Did you know that grieving is actually healthy? Are you aware that the Bible can help us navigate the terrain of grief so that grieving can bring healing and an improve our relationship with God and others? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 17, 2021, the 8th day of Av, 5781.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Good Grief: In the World. Not of the World.