Congregation Shema Yisrael

Jude Part 4 - Lessons from Cain, Balaam, and Korah

Rabbi Loren continues in Jude and discusses false teachers who infiltrate the community by twisting God's grace.

B'Midbar - "In The Wilderness"

In Bamidbar we find the details of the initial census of Israel's fighting men, the arrangement of the tribes around the Tabernacle, and the specific, reverential duties of the Levites.

God’s Love Part 1 - Understanding His Heart

Rabbi Jerry discusses God's love and emphasizes that God's infinite, unchanging love is an unearned benevolence that serves as the foundation for His relationship with creation. We must base our understanding of God's love on Scripture and the sacrifice of Messiah Yeshua, rather than on our personal experiences. Click here for Rabbi Jerry's notes. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TzB8wzmAdXgWY7PoXP0BvJqicZ8dBMul/view]

Jude Part 3 - God's Judgments Are Real

Rabbi Loren continues his series in Jude. Judah warns believers to defend their faith against false teachers who quietly infiltrate the community to distort God's grace into an excuse for sexual immorality and self-rule. To demonstrate that experiencing God's blessings does not grant immunity from His judgment, the letter recalls the destruction of the unfaithful Exodus generation, the imprisonment of rebellious angels, and the fiery ruin of Sodom and Gomorrah.

Behar-Bechukotai - “On the Mountain-In My Statutes"

The double parasha of Behar and Bechukotai concludes the book of Leviticus by outlining God's commands for the Sabbath and Jubilee years, alongside a clear contrast between the blessings of obedience and the severe, escalating punishments for breaking His covenant. Although Israel historically suffered the prophesied exile due to their persistent disobedience, the Lord demonstrated His unchanging faithfulness by restoring them to the land after they repented. Today, this message serves as an urgent call to turn away from rebellion and seek salvation through Messiah Yeshua, reminding believers that returning to God brings true peace and restoration rather than continued suffering.