Why are sukkot traditionally made to be flimsy?  How does this tradition not reflect the true reason our ancestors lived in sukkot?  What is "ha Amude"?  Why was it important?  Rabbi Jim answers theses questions in this teaching given on the Shabbat during Sukkot, September 29, 2018.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Following the Pillar of Cloud and Fire

What are 10 ways fasting causes you to grow spiritually?  How much did Yeshua suffer on the cross?  Mark Stone answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Yom Kippur morning, September 19, 2018.  To watch the video clip Mark showed go to:  https://youtu.be/ETNxBjS-gzE.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Atonement

What faith growth principle is revealed by Yeshua saying faith is like a mustard seed?  What is the relationship between serving God & faith?  How does fasting increase faith?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 22, 2018.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Increasing Your Faith

Why is Yom Kippur a day of  liberty?  What is the Forefathers Monument?  Why was it built?  What instruction does it give us for our nation?  For our personal lives?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Erev Yom Kippur, September 18, 2018.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Proclaim Liberty Throughout the Land

When he was repenting of adultery and murder why did David say to G-d "against you and you only have I sinned"?  Did David have a guilty conscience even after G-d had forgiven him?  What provision does the B'rit Hadashah make to deal with guilt and shame?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 15, 2018, Shabbat T'shuvah.  To learn more about of from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Shabbat T'shuvah - Repentance

What are the instructions in the Bible concerning the use of shofarot or trumpets?  On Rosh Hashanah we are instructed by the scripture to remember.  What are we to remember?  Jerry Parrillo answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Rosh Hashanah September 10, 2018.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Trumpets And Blessings

What great event predicted in the B'rit Hadashah (New Covenant) can be expected to happen on Rosh Hashanah?  Who will blow the shofar on the day this event happens?  Why does G-d want us to periodically remember that He has promised this event is coming?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Erev Rosh Hashanah, September 9, 2018.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to When Yeshua Sounds His Shofar

What is saving faith?  What are works of the law?  What have you been created for?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 8, 2018.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Created For Good Works

Who do people say you are?  Who does the Lord say you are?  Who do you say the Messiah is?  Ethel Chadwick speaks on our identity in the Lord.  Given on August 25, 2019.  To learn more  about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisreal.org Click here to listen to Who Do You Say I Am

How strong are G-d's promises of blessing?  What do you have to do to experience His blessings?  Will and Janet Gallagher speak about the way the Lord has blessed them as they have served Him.  Given on August 18, 2019.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Blessings From God