Shema Yisrael Podcasts
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★ - 17 ratingsWelcome to the podcast of Shema Yisrael in Rochester, NY. We are a Messianic Jewish Congregation that loves Yeshua. The following are a list of the teachings that have been brought to the congregation during our weekly services at 11:30 a.m. If you happen to be in the area you should look us up.
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Samakh and Thorns at Kol Nidre
September 17, 2021 02:22How did Yeshua fulfill the sacrifice of the Yom Kippor scapegoat? Why did He have to endure being hit in the face by fists? Why did He have to endure the crown of thorns? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 15, 2021 the 10th day of Tishrei, 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 Samkh and Thorns at Kol Nidre
Shabbat T'shuvah for the World
September 11, 2021 22:14Is there a connection between 9/11 and COVID19? Is COVID19 a judgment from G-d? If so what sin is bringing G-d's judgment on the whole world? What will the Holy Spirit lead G-d's people to do during these frightening times? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 11, 2021 the 5th day of Tishrei, 5782. To learn more or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Shabbat T'shuvah ...
Shofarot Encouragement
September 11, 2021 21:04Why is it important to hear the sound of the Shofar on Rosh Hashanah? How was the Shofar used in Bible times? How will the Shofar be used by G-d in the future? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 7, 2021, Rosh Hashanah the 1st day of Tishrei, 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 Shofarot Encouragement
Our Jealous G-d
September 11, 2021 20:21What does the word jealous really mean? Why is G-d Who Is Jealous one of the names G-d gives Himself? Why is it difficult for non-Jewish believers in Messiah to provoke Jewish people to jealousy? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Erev Rosh Hashanah, September 6, 2021, the 1st of Tishrei, 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 Your Jealous God
Be A Blessing
September 08, 2021 14:22How would you answer these questions: What is my purpose in life? What does God expect of me? What should I do? Ethel Chadwick helps you answer these questions and more in this teaching given on August 28, 2021, the 20th of Elul, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael click here to visit our website or visit our Facebook page. Click here to listen to Be A Blessing
History of Forgiveness
September 08, 2021 14:22Has forgiveness always been a practiced in our world? What was life like before forgiveness became part of our culture? Who is the source of forgiveness? What conditions must be satisfied for you to be forgiven? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 4, 2021, the 27th day of Elul, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.ort Click here to listen to History of Forgiveness
Part 8 Life of the Rock
September 08, 2021 14:21What is the full meaning of the "circumcised in the manner prescribed by Moses" in Acts 15:1? What is the Oral Torah? What was the purpose of the four prohibitions in the letter sent to the Gentile believers in Yeshua in Acts 15? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 24, 2021 the 15th day of Av, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Part 8 Life of ...
Trust In Adonai
August 26, 2021 02:27What does it mean to "trust in Adonai"? What does it mean to trust Him "with all your heart"? What does it mean to "lean not on your own understanding"? Elder Hector Rodriguez answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 21, 2021, the 13th of Elul, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Trust In Adonai
What Am I Ignoring?
August 25, 2021 22:40Do you know the purpose of G-d's commands to us? Did you know that Yeshua gave us more than 10 commands? What are some of the commands that we tend to only partially obey? What are the results of ignoring some of His commands to us? Pastor Tom Burgo answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 14, 2021, the 6th day of Elul, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at http://www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen...
Walking in the Fear of the Lord
August 15, 2021 21:49What is fear of the L-rd? Why is it important? How does fear of the L-rd help you walk with G-d? Elder Judith Benhamou answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 7, 2021, the 29th day of Av, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Walking in the Fear of the Lord
Rallying & Healing God's Army
July 31, 2021 22:46What new direction has the L-rd revealed for Congregation Shema Yisrael now that we have moved into Brighton, NY? How can you do the things Yeshua did and even greater things? What does the L-rd mean when He say He is your healer? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 31, 2021, the 22nd of Av, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Rallying and Heal...
Good Grief: In the World, Not of the World.
July 18, 2021 15:46Have you ever wondered why we mourn and grieve? Do you know the stages of grief? What happens if we choose not to grieve? Did you know that grieving is actually healthy? Are you aware that the Bible can help us navigate the terrain of grief so that grieving can bring healing and an improve our relationship with God and others? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 17, 2021, the 8th day of Av, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael v...
Part 6 Life of the Rock
July 10, 2021 22:01Why did the authorities command Peter to stop telling people about Yeshua? What did G-d tell Peter to do? What does G-d want us to learn from the accounts of the changes in Peter's character? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July3, 2021 the 23rd day of Tammuz, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Part 6 Life of the Rock
Part 7 Life of the Rock
July 10, 2021 22:01What is ritual purity in the Torah and why is it important to understand? What was the greatest thing G-d used Peter to do? What was the most important thing the Messianic Jewish apostles did for new believers? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 10, 2021, the 1st day of Av 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Part7 Life of the Rock
Part 5 Life of the Rock
June 27, 2021 00:29Why did the religious leaders try to stop Yeshua's disciples from sharing the Good News and praying for people's healing? What is the difference between submitting to authority and obeying authority? How was the opposition that Yeshua's followers faced in the 1st century similar to what we are experiencing in the US for the past few years? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 26, 2021 the 16th day of Tammuz, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregat...
Part 4 Life of the Rock
June 20, 2021 15:54Why were Yeshua's followers, who were not trained theologians, able to teach G-d's Word? Why was Peter able to offer forgiveness to those who had participated in the murder of Yeshua? Is Yeshua the "prophet like me" that Moses predicted would come? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 19, 2021 the 9th of Tammuz, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen ...
Part 3 Life of the Rock
June 12, 2021 22:34What were the two enduring messages taught by Yeshua when He washed His disciples feet? Why did Peter strike one of the people who came to arrest Yeshua with a sword? What caused the amazing change in Peter from the time he denied knowing Yeshua to when he preached a message to a hostile crowd? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 12, 2021, the 2nd of Tammuz, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website...
Part 2 Life of the Rock
June 06, 2021 00:46Why should believers in Yeshua be forgiving people? Why did Peter want to build three tabernacles when he saw Yeshua with Moses & Elijah? What did Yeshua mean when He said "I am the life"? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 5, 2021 the 25th day of Sivan, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Life of the Rock
Life of the Rock
May 30, 2021 01:11How was life in Yeshua's time similar to life in America today? Why did Peter say to Yeshua "Get away from me, sir, because I'm a sinner!"? Why was it so hard for Yeshua's disciples to accept that He was going to be executed? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 29, 2021, the 18th of Sivan, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Life of the Rock
The Depravity of Anti-Semitism
May 30, 2021 01:03What was the real motivation behind Hamas' recent attack on Israel? Why has anti-Semitism increased in recent days? What are the three main sources of anti-Semitism? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 22, 2021, the 11th of Sivan, 5781. 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 Depravity of Anti-Semitism
What Am I Fearing?
May 17, 2021 13:46Do you understand what you are fearing? Do you know the difference between rational fear and irrational fear? Do you know why we have fear reactions? What should you do when you feel fear? Do you understand how to overcome fear that has control of you? Do you know that fear can be a good choice? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 15, 2021, the 4th of Sivan, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or websit...
The Fifty Connection
May 17, 2021 13:46Is the Jubilee Year a Moad (Appointed Time)? How are Shavuot and the Jubilee Year connected? What are some of the revelations and lessons that are in both? Why would God put the same lessons in these two Moadim (Appointed Times)? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Shavuot, May 16, 2021 the 5th of Sivan, 5781. 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 Fift...
An Amazing Mother
May 09, 2021 15:57What was Miryam's (Mary's) trip from Nazareth to Bethlehem like? What was it like for Miryam (Mary) to raise Yeshua? Why is God so insistent that we honor our parents? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 8, 2021, the 26th of Iyar, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to An Amazing Mother
United We Stand
May 02, 2021 01:26Why did the Israelites have such a hard time trusting G-d after they were set free from slavery and He was leading them in the wilderness? What is satan's main tactic against our congregation and all congregations that are attempting to follow the guidance of the Ruakh Ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit)? What can we learn from Moses about how to deal with opposition? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 1, 2021. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisra...
Chosen
April 24, 2021 20:19Do you believe you've been chosen by G-d? What have you been chosen for? What gives you assurance that you are chosen? How can a building be a memorial to the miracles G-d has done? If G-d did miracles to get you to where you are today will He continue to do miracles to bring you further along His plan for you? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 24, 2021 the 12th day of Iyar, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Fac...
What Am I Loving?
April 18, 2021 01:03What you are loving has a profound impact on your life. Do you know what you are loving? Do you understand the different meanings for love? What forms of love are harmful to you and others? What should you not be loving? What is perfect love and how do you get it? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 17, 2021, the 5th day of Iyar, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. C...
What Am I Trusting?
April 05, 2021 15:35What are you trusting? How can you tell what you are really trusting? Are you trusting in the truth? What are the dangers of trusting the world or the flesh? Why should you not trust religion or your good works? How can you trust only in Messiah Yeshua to know that you are truly saved? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 3, 2021, the 21st day of Nisan, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael click here to visit our website or vis...
The Torn Veil
March 28, 2021 21:50What was the significance of the curtain or veil in the Temple being ripped at the moment Yeshua died? Why was it ripped from top to bottom? How was Yeshua's Body like a veil? How is your body like a veil? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Firstfruits/Resurrection Day, March 28, 2021, the 15th day of Nissan, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen...
The Unblemished Lamb
March 21, 2021 18:43What is the significance of the appointed time of Yom Y'khu Sey? What two important events happened at this appointed time? How did Yeshua fulfill the meaning of the unblemished lamb? How did Yeshua fulfilling the unblemished lamb give us victory over shame and guilt? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on March 20, 2021 the 7th day of Nissan, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.shemayi...
What Am I Believing?
March 14, 2021 14:17Do you know that what you believe can have a profound impact on your life? What beliefs have negative consequences? Have you asked yourself what you are believing about God? Are you believing the truth about the devil and demons? What do you believe about sin? Do you understand your beliefs about salvation? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on March 13, 2021, the 29th day of Adar, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebo...
Idolatry
March 07, 2021 01:21What is idolatry? Why does G-d hate idolatry so much? Is idolatry a problem for believers today? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on March 6, 2021 the 22nd day of Adar, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Idolatry
Purim Today
February 27, 2021 23:14How is the pattern of persecution that is described in the Book of Esther repeating itself in the US today? Why didn't Mordecai bow to Haman? Why did Esther invite the King to a banquet instead of immediately accusing Haman? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and five others about Esther in this teaching given on Shushan Purim, February 27, 2021, the 15th day of Adar 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Cli...
The Spirit Filled Life
February 22, 2021 03:09Who or what is the source of all life? What kinds of life do you enter into when you are born again from above? What is the "Spirit Filled" life? What kinds of life do you enter into when you are living the Spirit Filled life? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on February 20, 2021 the 8th day of Adar, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to The Spirit Fil...
The Five Love Languages
February 13, 2021 22:57What are the five love languages? Why is it important for you to know the love language of your loved ones? What are G-d's love languages? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on February 13, 2021 the 1st Day of Adar, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to The Five Love Languages
What Am I Directed By?
February 13, 2021 21:31Do you know what you're being directed by? Do you know what spiritual infection is? Do you know how to diagnose spiritual infection? Do you know how to treat and prevent spiritual infection? 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 Directed By?
Shocking Words for Tu B'Shvat
February 07, 2021 00:07What did Yeshua mean when He said "the bread that I will give is my own flesh? What did He mean when He said "if you come to Me you will never go hungry or thirsty? What did He mean when He said unless you "drink His blood you do not have life in yourselves"? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on January 30, 2021, the 17th day of Shvat, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.shemayisrael.org...
Overcoming the Bitterness of Defeat
January 24, 2021 23:18Why does the Bible describe bitterness as a root? What are the spirits that hide and support bitterness? How have COVID19 and the recent Presidential election made many people subject to the temptation to be bitter? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on January 23, 2021 the 10th day of Shevat, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael please visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Overcoming the...
Light in the Darkness
January 16, 2021 21:26What is the hidden prophetic meaning of the Urim and Thummim? How will the knowledge of the hidden meaning help you get through dark times? What helped Yeshua get through the trial he faced that led to His crucifixion? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on January 9, 2021, the 26th day of Teves, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Light in the Darkne...
Things Are Not As They Seem
January 16, 2021 21:26What happened when Biblical prophets confronted those in authority over their sins? How did the religious authorities react when Yeshua confronted them? Have we seen similar reactions from those in authority in America? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on January 16, 2021 the 3rd of Shvat, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael please visit our Facebook page or website at shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Things Are Not As The...
What Am I Subjecting Myself To?
January 02, 2021 23:04Do you have a choice to accept as true or not accept as true ideas you are exposed to? What happens when you accept an idea as true? What happens to you when you believe conflicting ideas are true? Pastor Tom answers these question and more in this teaching given on January 2, 2021, the 18th day of Teves, 5781. 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 Subjecting Myself To?
2021 Vision
December 27, 2020 00:02How have COVID19, riots, an attempted impeachment, election fraud effected our congregation's purposes? How has this chaos effected our strategies for achieving those purposes? Does the L-rd have strategies to achieve our purposes in the midst of the chaos? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on December 26, 2020 the 11th of Teves, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click ...
Judgment and Grace
December 26, 2020 20:15How important is justice to the L-rd? How is G-d's grace revealed in His justice? What are the consequences of disobeying G-d? How did G-d make a way to rescue us from the judgments due us because of our disobedience? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on December 19, 2020 the 4th of Teves, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Judgment and Grace
Synagogue Dedication
December 19, 2020 19:56What is it like to see the fulfillment of six and a half years of hoping, praying, giving and working? What does Congregation Shema Yisrael's new home look like? What is our dedication service like? This recording answers these questions and more in the message from December 12, 2020 the 26th day of Kislev, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Synagogue Dedication
Dedicated to Biblical Values
December 05, 2020 20:20Why is Chanukkah important to all believers in Yeshua? How is Chanukkah relevant to us today? Why are Biblical values important? Can you dedicate yourself to upholding Biblical values? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on December 5, 2020 the 19th day of Kislev, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Dedicated to Biblical Values
Thanksgiving
November 29, 2020 16:27How important is it to G-d that you be grateful to Him? How does gratitude effect your faith? What are the causes of ingratitude? How can you get and maintain an attitude of gratitude? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on November 21, 2020 the 6th day of Kislev, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisraeel.org Clck here to listen to Thanksgiving
Without Vision We Perish
November 29, 2020 02:24Why is having vision from G-d important? What should happen when a vision is fulfilled? How does new vision build on existing vision? How will vision from God help you get through hard times? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on November 28, 2020 the 13th day of Kislev, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Without Vision We Perish
Cause and Effect
November 15, 2020 00:11What are harbingers? What harbingers have we experienced in the past 20 years? Why does God send harbingers? Could COVID19 be a harbinger? Will there be more harbingers in the future? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this message given on November 11, 2020 the 28th day of Cheshvan, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Cause and Effect
What Am I Focusing On?
November 08, 2020 15:43Are you focusing on your past? Are you focusing on your future? Are you focusing on things? Are you focusing on circumstances? What should you be focusing on? Pastor Tom answers these vitally important questions in this teaching given on November 7, 2020, the 20th day of Chesvan, 5781. 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 Focusing On?
Serving the Giver
November 01, 2020 01:44How did Yeshua say you could be great in the Kingdom of G-d? Why is it important to be under authority? When Joseph was a slave and in jail why was he promoted by his masters? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on October 31, 2020, the 13th day of Chesvan, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Serving the Giver
Seeking the Giver
October 26, 2020 00:36How does idolatry manifest in modern times? What gift did Yeshua's talmidim (disciples) receive because they were seeking the giver and not the gift? What gift does G-d want to give you so you can know the giver in a more intimate way? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on October 24, 2020, the 7th day of Chesvan, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to...