Congregation Shema Yisrael

Congregation Shema Yisrael

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Psalm 63
Rabbi Loren teaches on Psalm 63. Psalm 63 emphasizes the importance of clinging to the Lord through the life of King David.
Parasha Mattot-Masei
This week Don shares his thoughts on parashas Mattot and Masei. He discusses the importance of the cities of refuge and the lessons they hold for us today.
Power-Packed Parallels
This week Rabbi Glenn discusses narrative analogies and parallels in the Bible. Rabbi Glenn's Notes. Additional Notes.
Created To Love God With Everything We Are
Rabbi Loren shares how the Shema points us to the truth that we are created to Love the Lord with everything that we are.
Parasha Pinchas
This week Rabbi Glenn discusses parasha Pinchas and shares the importance of being passionate for the Lord, but also operating in discernment.
1 Kings 19 - When We Are Weak, He Is Strong
Rabbi Jerry shares a message about the power and compassion of the Lord in our most weakest and depressed moments.
Parashas Chukat-Balak
This week David comments on the double torah portion. He discusses the Red Heifer sacrifice in Chukat, and lessons from the story of Balaam and Balak.
God’s Sovereignty Part 3 – God's Will In The Lives Of Balaam & Balak
This week Rabbi Jerry finishes his discussion of God's Will by looking at the lives of Balaam and Balak.
1 Kings 18: The Myth of the Middle Ground
This week Rabbi Jerry teaches on 1 kings 18. In 1 Kings 18, the prophet Elijah confronts the spiritually paralyzed Israelites, challenging their dangerous attempt to find a "middle ground" between worshipping the Lord and the pagan idol Baal. During a dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel, the false prophets fail to summon their god despite hours of frantic spectacle, whereas Adonai instantly answers Elijah’s simple prayer with a consuming fire from heaven. This chapter serves as a stark warning that spiritual neutrality is a destructive illusion, urging the audience to reject empty worldly idols and wholeheartedly commit to the true God.
Parasha Korach
David Goldstein teaches on parasha Korach, which covers Numbers 16:1 – 18:32. He discusses the rebellion of Korah and how rebellion against the Lord is still happening today.
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