What is a manifestation of G-d?  Why does G-d say He manifests Himself?  To whom will He manifest Himself?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching from Deuteronomy 4:32-36 given on August 26, 2017.  To learn more or about Congregation Shema Yisrael please visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Manifestations

What Biblical and historic events happened during the month of Elul?  Since loudspeakers had not yet been invented, how were the tribes of Israel able to hear Moses when he spoke?  How are we to demonstrate our love for the L-rd?  Rabbi Ruben answers these questions and more in this teaching from Parashah Re'eh Deuteronomy 11:26 - 16:17 given on August 19, 2017. Click here to listen to Elul

Have the Scriptures been faithfully reproduced over the centuries?  How does satan misuse the scriptures to deceive people?  Why is it important that you know the scriptures well?  Messianic Rabbi Ron Goldberg answers these questions and shares his personal story of coming to faith in Yeshua in this message given on August 12, 2017.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Torah Is Treasure

Were there Messianic Jewish priests in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem?  What happened to them after Jerusalem was destroyed? Where are their descendants today?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 5, 2017. Click here to listen to Hidden Kohanim (Priests)

Is keeping Torah in opposition to faith?  Why did God give us commands?  Did Yeshua make God's commands obsolete?  Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching from Galatians 2:16 given on July 29, 2017. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Works Of Law And Faith Of Messiah

How did Balaam manage to bring a curse on the Israelites even though God had forbidden him from doing it?  What danger do we learn about from Balaam's method?  How are we to deal with guilt and shame?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching from Parashot Mattot/Massei Numbers 30:2 - 36:13.  Given on July 22, 2017. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to The Rest of Balaam's Story

Why did G-d allow Balaam to go with those who wanted him to curse Israel?  What is the difference between G-d's permissive will and His perfect will?  Rabbi Ruben answers these questions and more in this teaching from Parashah Balak, Numbers 22:2 - 25:9.  Given on June 8, 2017. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael please visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Balaam and Balak

What is the L-rd doing in Europe, Israel and Washington, DC?  What is the significance of the 50th year since Jerusalem was restored to the Jewish people?  Rabbi Jim gives a summary of the talks of four speakers at Messiah Conference 2017 that answers these questions. Given on July 15, 2017. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Messiah Conference 2017 Report

What kind of expression of love do you receive best?  What are the seven ways G-d expresses His love for us?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and also teaches about tallitot (prayer shawls) in this teaching given on July 1, 2017.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael in Rochester, NY visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Your Heavenly Father's Love Part 2

Messianic Rabbi Stewart and Chantal Winograd share about their work in Belarus and Israel.  Rabbi Stewart teaches from the Bible about sacrifice and suffering.  Given June 23, 2017.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael in Rochester, NY click here to visit our website.  www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Reach Initiative International Report. To