Why have so many calamities happened to the Jewish people? Why did so many happen on the same day, Tisha B'Av (the 9th of Av)? How have the Jewish people been able to survive these many calamities? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Tisha B'Av, the 9th of Av, August 6, 2022. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Tisha B'Av Shabbat 

Dan David in concert at Congregation Shema Yisrael in Rocheter, NY.  July 30, 2022 the 2nd day of Av, 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 the Dan David Concert 

Was the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade a miraculous answer to your prayers?  What happened that showed this decision was an answer to prayer?  What does G-d want you to understand from what happened about the power of your prayers?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 23, 2022 the 24th day of Tammuz, 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 The Full Bowl

 Who gave us the "Ma Toe Vu" blessing recited in synagogues? How did Balaam manage to bring a curse on the Israelites? What is the "curse of the law"? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 2, 2022, the 3rd day of Tammuz, 5782. 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 The Rest of Balaam's Story

What is the latest on the war in Ukraine from an eye witness?  How is G-d moving to help the people of Ukraine?  How can you help?  Pastor Pat LaBarbera answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 18, 2022 the 19th day of Sivan, 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 Ukraine Report 

 Why did Isaiah call the Messiah the "root" of Jesse?  What is the "rich root" of the Olive Tree in Romans 11? Why does the Bible call covetousness, idolatry and bitterness called roots?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 11, 2022 the 12th day of Sivan, 5782.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.orgClick here to listen to Roots

What can be an impediment to being empowered by the Ruakh Ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit)?  What was the impediment in Peter's life?  Why did Yeshua ask Peter if he loved Him three times?  Guest speaker Rabbi Brian Samuel answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Shavuot, June 5, 2022 the 6th of Sivan, 5682.  To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Shavuot Empowerment 

What does it mean to be a witness?  What was G-d's intent in sending the Ruakh Ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit) to dwell in His people?  How does the Ruakh Ha Kodesh's interaction with people differ in the Tenakh and the B'rit Hadashah (New Covenant)?  Rabbi David answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 4, 2022 the 5th day of Sivan, 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 Exploring the Depth of the Ruakh Ha Kodesh

Are you driven by anything? Do you find yourself in a battle for your mind sometimes? Do you understand the nature of the mind fight? Do you know what to do when you are being driven by unwanted thoughts? Do you understand how to be victorious over the mind fight so that you can be all that God created you to be?  Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 28, 2022, the 27th of Iyar, 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 What Am I Driven By?

What is the full meaning of the Hebrew word Torah?  What is the spirit of license? Why did Yeshua call the Ruakh Ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit) by the Greek name paracletos?  How is the Ruakh Ha Kodesh like an attorney?  Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 21, 2022 the 20th day of Iyar, 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 The Spirit of the Law