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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Praying Like Moses
October 18, 2020 20:14How effective was Moses as an intercessor? How did he intercede for the people of Israel? What is God's glory? What does it mean to glorify God? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given at our celebration of Simchat Torah on October 17, 2020, the 30th day of Tishrei, 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 Praying Like Moses
Yeshua's Eighth Day
October 11, 2020 00:37What happened in the Temple in Jerusalem on the eighth day of Sukkot, the Feast of Tabernacles? What did Yeshua do on that day? What did He teach us about the Ruakh Ha Kodesh on that day? What is the significance of Yeshua comparing the Ruakh Ha Kodesh to rivers? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Sh'meni Atzert, the Eighth Day of Assembly, October 10, 2020 the 23rd day of Tishrei, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Fa...
The Kingdom of God
October 04, 2020 19:56What is the Kingdom of God? How much does the Bible speak about it? What are the benefits of being a citizen of the Kingdom of God? How can you become a citizen of the Kingdom of God? Judith Benhamou answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Yom Kippur, September 28, 2020, the 10th day of Tishrei, 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 Kingdom of God
Crossing Over
October 04, 2020 19:56What were the sukkot or "temporary dwellings" really like that the Israelites lived in during their 40 years in the wilderness? What is the spiritual significance of those sukkot? How did the Israelites prepare to cross the Jordan River? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Sukkot, October 3, 2020, the 15th day of Tishrei, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here t...
Identificational Atonement Kol Nidre
September 29, 2020 15:15What did the Yom Kippur offerings enable G-d to do? What is identificational atonement? What are the four things G-d appointed that enabled Him to dwell in the midst of the people of Israel? Why are those four G-d appointed things relevant for us today? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Erev Yom Kippur, September 28, 2020 the 10th of Tishrei, 5781. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayis...
A Jewish New Years Resolution
September 20, 2020 16:43Where did the idea of New Years Resolutions come from? Do you have needs? What does G-d promise to do about all your need? What are the conditions you need to meet for God to fulfill His promise to meet all your needs? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 19, 2020, the 1st day of Tishrei, 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 A Jewish New ...
How Do We Overcome?
September 13, 2020 17:44What do we all need to overcome in these days? Why is it difficult to overcome deception? What will enable you to overcome in all the trials you are facing? Mark Stone teaches on September 12, 2020 the 23rd day of Elul, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to How Do We Overcome?
Why T"shuva
September 06, 2020 16:28 - 17.7 MBWhat does the Bible mean by T'shuva? Is T'Shuva only for non-believers? How can T'shuva open the door to personal revival? Ava Batts ansers these questions and more in this teaching given on September 5, 2020 the 16th day of Elul, 5780. 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 Why T'Shuva
What Am I?
August 31, 2020 13:19Do you know what you are as a human being? Are you a product of chance and your past or is there something more? Why are you here? What is the purpose of your body? What is your mind? What is your soul? What is your ultimate destination? Pastor Tom explores various ideas of what it means to be a human being in this teaching given on August 29, 2020 the 9th of Elul 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.shemayisrael.org Clic...
Knowing the Truth
August 23, 2020 01:48Why did Yeshua call satan a murderer? What has G-d provided for us to keep us from being deceived? What are the dangers in today's digital communication techniques? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 22, 2020 the 2nd of Elul, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Knowing the Truth
The Jewish Roots of the Lord's Supper
August 15, 2020 21:30How is the Lord's Supper or communion connected to the traditional Jewish Passover Seder? What does it mean to eat "before the Lord"? How does the Lord's Supper renew the New Covenant? Why does the New Covenant need to be renewed? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 15, 2020 the 25th of Av, 5780. 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 Jewish Roo...
The Joy of the Whole Earth
August 09, 2020 14:15Why do we reap what we sow? Why did G-d give us free will? Why does evil exist? How did G-d make a way for us to be forgiven by Him when we have sinned? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 8, 2020, the 18th day of Av 5780. 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 Joy of the Whole Earth
Prejudice
August 02, 2020 14:13How many races are there? Where did the idea that there is more than one race come from? How does the lie that there is more than one race cause prejudice? What does the word prejudice mean? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on August 1, 2020, the 11th of Av, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Prejudice
Respect for Authority
July 26, 2020 01:49What is the difference between submission and obedience? Who put in place all those in authority? When should you not obey those in authority? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 25, 2020 the 5th of Av, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Respect for Authority
Parable of the Ten Virgins
July 18, 2020 19:21In the Parable of the Ten Virgins who do the unwise virgins represent? Who do the wise virgins represent? What is the spiritual lesson in the wise virgins not sharing their oil with the unwise virgins? Elder Judith Benhamou answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 18, 2020 the 26th of Tammuz, 5780. 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 Parable of the Ten Virgins
The Culture War
July 11, 2020 22:28What was the source of the values of the Founding Fathers of the United States? Who has been attempting to change those values over the past century? What will the United States be like if these changes succeed? What should those who believe in the values of the Founding Fathers be doing to prevent these changes? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on July 11, 2020 the 19th day of Tammuz, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our...
What Am I Thinking?
June 27, 2020 22:09Do you understand the importance of right thinking on your life and on the lives of others? What is true wisdom and where does it come from? Do you know the characteristics of the simple or naive, the scorner, scoffer or mocker, and the fool? Do you know the fate of the simple or naive, the scorner, scoffer or mocker, and the fool? Why are there so many ungodly things happening in the world today? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 27, 2020 the 5th of ...
Experiencing G-d's Love
June 14, 2020 01:06What is the deeper spiritual root that most spiritual roots spring from? Do you know about G-d's love or do you know G-d's love, having experienced it? How does G-d express His love for you? How can you receive G-d's love? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 13, 2020 the 22nd of Sivan, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen Experiencing G-d's Love
Spirit of Lawlessness
June 06, 2020 21:04What is the root cause of the violent rioting that has been happening in the US this past week? What is anti-nomian teaching? How has it contributed to this violence? How have Bible translations supported anti-nomian teaching? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on June 6, 2020 the 14th of Sivan, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org. Click here to listen to Spirit of Lawlessness
Scales from Your Eyes
June 05, 2020 21:07What was the most significant effect of Yeshua sending the Ruach Ha Kodesh (Holy Spirit)? What did the apostles believe was the most important thing they could do to help new believers in Yeshua? How can you be filled with the Holy Spirit? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on Shavuot, 2020, May 31, 2020, the 8th of Sivan, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here t...
What Am I Expecting?
May 30, 2020 18:15Do you know that our expectations can cause positive or negative emotions? Do you know what kinds of expectations we have? Do you know which expectations should be abandoned and which expectations should be adopted? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 30, 2020, the 7th of Sivan, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit us on Facebook or our website at http://www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to What Am I Expecting?
Effective Prayer
May 23, 2020 19:25What is the condition for your prayers to be answered? How can you know God's will? Why does Yeshua encourage us to agree together in prayer? What fruit of the spirit is needed to see your prayers answered? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 23, 2020 the 29th of Iyar, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Effective Prayer
Out of Your Comfort Zone
May 16, 2020 19:08Do you feel out of your comfort zone living in a socially distanced quarantined society? You're not alone. How many people in the Bible had to deal with being outside their comfort zones? How did G-d use those experiences to fulfill His purposes? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 16, 2020, the 22nd of Iyar, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to liste...
Miryam's Love
May 09, 2020 20:10How was the relationship Miryam from Magdala (Mary Magdalene) had with Yeshua different from that of His other disciples? Why would you want to have a relationship with Him like she did? What was the secret to the intimacy of her relationship with Yeshua? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on May 9, 2020, the 15th of Iyar, 5780 the day before Mother's Day. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebook page or our website at www.sh...
Angry? Anxious? Depressed?
May 03, 2020 02:57Are you angry, anxious or depressed? Are you sometimes overcome by anger, anxiety, fear or depression? Do you know how to alleviate the impact of these negative emotions in your life? Are you interested in a simple way to eliminate some occurrences of these emotions? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in the teaching given on May 2, 2020, the 8th of Iyar, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit us on Facebook or our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click he...
Fire Immersion
April 26, 2020 01:50What is immersion or baptism in fire? What happens when you are immersed in G-d's fire? How can you be immersed in G-d's fire? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in the teaching given on April 25, 2020, the 1st of Iyar, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit us on Facebook or our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Fire Immersion
Being Discipled
April 21, 2020 16:01Being Discipled What can we learn about our situation today with the Coronavirus from the what the Israelites experienced after they came out of Egypt? Why is the signficance of G-d' calling Himself Adonai Rophekhah, the L-rd your Healer? Why does G-d sometimes fight for us and sometimes require us to fight? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 18, 2020, the 24th of Nissan, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our Facebo...
Four Proofs of the Resurrection
April 12, 2020 22:09Why should the Resurrection of Yeshua be important to you? What evidence of the Resurrection is in the writings of Rabbi Sha'ul (Paul)? Who in the Bible is also proof of the Resurrection? How are the circumstances following the death of an Orthodox Rabbi evidence of Yeshua's Resurrection. Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 12, 2020, the 18th of Nissan, 5780, the Day of Firstfruits or Yom Ha Bikkurim. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Y...
Passover in Trying Times
April 12, 2020 13:14Why is the Passover significant to us today? What important attributes of G-d were apparent before and during Passover? How are these attributes apparent today and how do they apply to us during this COVID-19 ourbreak? What responsibilities did Bnei-Yisrael neglect after being freed from bondage, and what does that mean for us as believers in Yeshua? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 11, 2020 the 17th day of Nissan (Aviv), 5780. To learn more about o...
The Blood on the Doorposts
April 04, 2020 18:38How did Yeshua fulfill G-d's command to observe the Passover Lambs? What did Yeshua's sacrifice accomplish that animal sacrifices could not accomplish? How is the Biblical account of the Israelites protection from the 10th plague relevant to our experience with the Covid19 virus? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on April 4, 2020 the 10th day of Nissan (Aviv), 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at shemayisrael.org...
Rejoicing in Trials
March 28, 2020 17:40Rejoicing in Trials We are all experiencing the trials of social distancing, shortages, fear of disease and financial stress. G-d's Word has some very specific instruction for us when we are going through trials. In this teaching Rabbi Jim explains the Bible's instruction for these times. Given on March 28, 2020, the 3rd of Nisan, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael click here to visit our website. Click here to listed to Rejoicing in Trials
Fear Not
March 21, 2020 19:47Have you been struggling with fear in the midst of the Coronavirus situation? How does the Bible define fear? What is appropriate fear? What is inappropriate fear? How does the Bible instruct us to deal with inappropriate fear? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on March 21, 2020, the 25th day of Adar, 5780. Our entire service is included because of the Coronavirus restrictions. The message begins at the 42 minute 40 second point in the recording. To lea...
Restoring Purim
March 15, 2020 16:24Why did Mordecai refuse to bow to Haman? Why did Queen Esther invite the King to two banquets before telling him about Haman's genocidal plot? What Jewish Root did Mordecai and Esther exhibit? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on March 7, 2020 the 11th of Adar, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Restoring Purim
What Am I Doing?
March 15, 2020 16:24What Am I Doing? Do you know what you can do to help prevent the spread of disease and to promote blessings in you community? Do you know what G-d calls evil and wicked? Do you know how to show your love for G-d? Do you know some simple things you can do to help you be a winner in the mind fight? Messianic Pastor Tom Burgo answers these questions and more in this teaching given on March 14, 2019, the 18th of Adar, 5780. Pastor Tom's message begins at the 1:02 mark in the recording. Our en...
Messianic Jewish Restoration Part 2
March 01, 2020 18:03What did the Body of Messiah lose when it's Jewish Roots were cut off? What impact did these losses have on Western culture? How is what was lost being restored by the Messianic Movement today? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on February 29, 2020, the 4th day of Adar, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Messianic Jewish Restoration Part 2
Messianic Jewish Restoration
February 24, 2020 16:49How long did the great revival following Yeshua's resurrection last? During that revival what was the Body of Messiah like? How did the church change when Constantine made Christianity the state religion of Rome? What needs to be restored to the Body to bring about the great end time revival that the Bible predicts? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on February 22, 2020, the 27th day of Shevat, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael v...
What Am I Wanting?
February 16, 2020 16:28Getting what we want brings satisfaction, but some things we want can be a source of temptation that leads us into sin, causing a battle in the mind. Do you know how to reduce or eliminate temptation in your life? Do you know how to be on the winning side of the mind fight over things we want? Do you know how to eliminate some of the struggles that come with trying to live a life that is pleasing to God? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on February 15, 2020,...
Spirit of Hatred
February 08, 2020 22:47How have the spirits of anger and hatred manifested in our nations government recently? What happens to your ability to think rationally when you are hate? What is the best thing to do when you are angry? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on February 8, 2020, the 13th of Shevat, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Spirit of Hatred
Forgiveness
February 02, 2020 01:25Why does the Bible teach so strongly that we need to forgive each other? What are the consequences of not forgiving? What are some practical suggestions that will help us forgive? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on February 1, 2020, the 6th of Shevat, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Forgiveness
Let Us Reason Together
January 26, 2020 01:25What can cause G-d to reject our worship? What does it mean to worship in spirit and truth? What is needed in addition to obedience to be blessed by G-d? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on January 25, 2020, the 29th of Teves, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisraClick here to listen to Let Us Reason Togetherel.org
Shalom and Hope in the Chaos
January 18, 2020 22:32What were some of the many ways our culture turned away from godliness in 2019? What amazing things happened to turn us back toward godliness in 2019? How does the Bible teach we can have peace in turbulent times like these? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on January 18, 2020, the 21st of Tevet 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrae.org. Click here to listen to Shalom and Hope in the Chaos
The Treasure of Adoption
January 11, 2020 22:19Have you been adopted as a child of G-d? How can you be sure you have been adopted? Why is it important that you be adopted and know it? Mark Stone answers these questions and more in this teaching given on January 11, 2020, the 14th of Tevet, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to The Treasure of Adoption
Core Values
January 04, 2020 22:06What are our Core Values? Why are they important? What is the surprising full meaning of the passage that contains the phrase "you shall love your neighbor as yourself"? How are we to confront each other in a godly way? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on January 4, 2020, the 8th of Teves, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Core Values
Chanukkah And Anti-Semitism
December 28, 2019 21:40What is the history of Israel after the Maccabees re-dedicated the Temple on Chanukkah? How was the post-Chanukkah history important to the coming of Messiah Yeshua? Why have the Jewish people been so greatly persecuted over the past 2000 years? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on December 28, 2019, the 30th of Kislev, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Chanukkah a...
Growing Up As Messiah
December 21, 2019 22:25How did Yeshua come to understand who He was and what His destiny was? What is your identity in G-d? What is your destiny in G-d? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on December 21, 2019, the 24th of Kislev 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Growing Up As Messaih
Rebuilding
December 16, 2019 01:16Guest speaker Rabbi Eduardo Arroyo teaches on rebuilding your relationship with the L-rd. Given on December 14, 2019, 17th of Kislev, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Rebuilding
Who Do You Trust?
December 07, 2019 21:55What does it mean in Proverbs 3:5 to trust the Lord with "all" your heart? What does it mean to "acknowledge" Him in all your ways? What positive result can happen when someone betrays your trust? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching from Parashah Vayetze Genesis 28:10 - 32:2 given on December 7, 2019, the 10th of Kislev, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Who Do You Trust?
Freedom In Messiah In Diverse Places
November 18, 2019 14:36Does God have a ministry plan for you? Do you know how to find out what His plan is? When going into diverse places, how should you describe what you are doing? What are some of the issues you may encounter when ministering in diverse places? How is success measured when ministering? What are you responsible for in your ministry? Pastor Tom answers these questions and more in this teaching given on November 9, 2019, 11 Cheshvan, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael...
Guard Your Heart
November 16, 2019 23:04Why does the Bible tell us to guard our hearts? What does it mean by heart? What do our hearts need to be guarded from? What is the value of guarding your heart? Hector Rodriguez answers these questions and more in this teaching given on November 16, 2019, 18 Cheshvan, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org http://www.shemayisrael.squarespace.com/storage/csypodcasts/2019_11_16_Guard_Your_Heart_Hector_Rodriguez.mp3
Live On Purpose
November 02, 2019 22:40What did Yeshua mean by saying He would make His disciples "fishers for men"? How are congregations like fishing boats? Why should congregations not be like cruise ships? Rabbi Jim answers these questions and more in this teaching given on November 2, 2019, the 4th of Cheshvon, 5780. To learn more about or from Congregation Shema Yisrael visit our website at www.shemayisrael.org Click here to listen to Live On Purpose