What 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.orgClick here to listen to Light in the Darkness 

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Light in the Darkness

What 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 They Seem 

Things Are Not As They Seem

 Do 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.orgClick here to listen to What Am I Subjecting Myself To?

What Am I Subjecting Myself To?

 How 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.orgClick here to listen to 2021 Vision

2021 Vision

 How 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 

Judgment and Grace

 What 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.orgClick here to listen to Synagogue Dedication 

Synagogue Dedication

Why 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.orgClick here to listen to Dedicated to Biblical Values

Dedicated to Biblical Values

 How 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.orgClck here to listen to Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving

Why 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 

Without Vision We Perish

What 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.orgClick here to listen to Cause and Effect 

Cause and Effect

 Are 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? 

What Am I Focusing On?

How 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.orgClick here to listen to Serving the Giver 

Serving the Giver

How 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 Seeking the Giver

Seeking the Giver

Welcome 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 10 a.m. If you happen to be in the area you should look us up.

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