What was Miryam's (Mary's) trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem like?  What was it like for Miryam (Mary) to raise Yeshua?  Why is God so insistent that we honor our parents?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 8, 2021, the 26th of Iyar, 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 An Amazing Mother

Why did the Israelites have such a hard time trusting G-d after they were set free from slavery and He was leading them in the wilderness?  What is satan's main tactic against our congregation and all congregations that are attempting to follow the guidance of the Ruakh Ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit)?  What can we learn from Moses about how to deal with opposition?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 1, 2021.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.orgClick here to listen to United We Stand

Do you believe you've been chosen by G-d? What have you been chosen for? What gives you assurance that you are chosen?  How can a building be a memorial to the miracles G-d has done? If G-d did miracles to get you to where you are today will He continue to do miracles to bring you further along His plan for you?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 24, 2021 the 12th day of Iyar, 5781.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Chosen 

What you are loving has a profound impact on your life. Do you know what you are loving? Do you understand the different meanings for love? What forms of love are harmful to you and others? What should you not be loving? What is perfect love and how do you get it? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 17, 2021, the 5th day of Iyar, 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 What Am I Loving?

 What are you trusting? How can you tell what you are really trusting? Are you trusting in the truth? What are the dangers of trusting the world or the flesh? Why should you not trust religion or your good works? How can you trust only in Messiah Yeshua to know that you are truly saved? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 3, 2021, the 21st day of Nisan, 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 What Am I Trusting?

 What was the significance of the curtain or veil in the Temple being ripped at the moment Yeshua died?  Why was it ripped from top to bottom?  How was Yeshua's Body like a veil?  How is your body like a veil?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Firstfruits/Resurrection Day, March 28, 2021, the 15th day of Nissan, 5781.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to The Torn Veil

 What is the significance of the appointed time of Yom Y'khu Sey?  What two important events happened at this appointed time?  How did Yeshua fulfill the meaning of the unblemished lamb?  How did Yeshua fulfilling the unblemished lamb give us victory over shame and guilt?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on March 20, 2021 the 7th day of Nissan, 5781.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to The Unblemished Lamb

Do you know that what you believe can have a profound impact on your life? What beliefs have negative consequences? Have you asked yourself what you are believing about God? Are you believing the truth about the devil and demons? What do you believe about sin? Do you understand your beliefs about salvation?  Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on March 13, 2021, the 29th day of Adar, 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 What Am I Believing?

What is idolatry?  Why does G-d hate idolatry so much?  Is idolatry a problem for believers today?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on March 6, 2021 the 22nd day of Adar, 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 Idolatry

How is the pattern of persecution that is described in the Book of Esther repeating itself in the US today? Why didn't Mordecai bow to Haman? Why did Esther invite the King to a banquet instead of immediately accusing Haman?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and five others about Esther in this teaching given on Shushan Purim, February 27, 2021, the 15th day of Adar 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 Purim Today