What were the sukkot or "temporary dwellings" really like that the Israelites lived in during their 40 years in the wilderness?  What is the spiritual significance of those sukkot?  How did the Israelites prepare to cross the Jordan River?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Sukkot, October 3, 2020, the 15th day of Tishrei, 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 Crossing Over

What did the Yom Kippur offerings enable G-d to do?  What is identificational atonement?  What are the four things G-d appointed that enabled Him to dwell in the midst of the people of Israel?  Why are those four G-d appointed things relevant for us today?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Erev Yom Kippur, September 28, 2020 the 10th of Tishrei, 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 Identificational Atonement on Kol Nidre 

What do we all need to overcome in these days?  Why is it difficult to overcome deception?  What will enable you to overcome in all the trials you are facing? Mark Stone teaches on September 12, 2020 the 23rd day of Elul, 5780.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to How Do We Overcome?

What does the Bible mean by T'shuva?  Is T'Shuva only for non-believers?  How can T'shuva open the door to personal revival?  Ava Batts ansers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 5, 2020 the 16th day of Elul, 5780.  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 Why T'Shuva

Do you know what you are as a human being? Are you a product of chance and your past or is there something more? Why are you here? What is the purpose of your body? What is your mind? What is your soul? What is your ultimate destination? Pastor Tom explores various ideas of what it means to be a human being in this teaching given on August 29, 2020 the 9th of Elul 5780.  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 What Am I?

Why did Yeshua call satan a murderer?  What has G-d provided for us to keep us from being deceived?  What are the dangers in today's digital communication techniques?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 22, 2020 the 2nd of Elul, 5780.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Knowing the Truth

Why do we reap what we sow?  Why did G-d give us free will?  Why does evil exist?  How did G-d make a way for us to be forgiven by Him when we have sinned?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 8, 2020, the 18th day of Av 5780.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to The Joy of the Whole Earth

How many races are there?  Where did the idea that there is more than one race come from?  How does the lie that there is more than one race cause prejudice?  What does the word prejudice mean?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 1, 2020, the 11th of Av, 5780.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Prejudice

What is the difference between submission and obedience?  Who put in place all those in authority?  When should you not obey those in authority?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 25, 2020 the 5th of Av, 5780.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Respect for Authority

In the Parable of the Ten Virgins who do the unwise virgins represent? Who do the wise virgins represent? What is the spiritual lesson in the wise virgins not sharing their oil with the unwise virgins?  Elder Judith Benhamou answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 18, 2020 the 26th of Tammuz, 5780.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to the Parable of the Ten Virgins