Comments for Congregation Shema Yisrael

Comment on Prayers by James

James — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:10 +0000

Praise God for His answer to prayer. I’ve updated the prayer request above to reflect your praise. Thanks for letting us know.

Comment on Prayers by Angela Cohen-Mason

Angela Cohen-Mason — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:45:28 +0000

Thank you for the prayers,
the real estate exam was difficult and I did pass it today on the first try. I had 45 minutes to answer 30 questions and I was so worried that I would not have enought time that I rushed and finished in 15 minutes. What a miracle.

Comment on Prayers by James

James — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:41:43 +0000

We will be praying for you, Angela. May God be with you in all your endeavors.

Comment on Prayers by Angela Cohen-Mason

Angela Cohen-Mason — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:46:25 +0000

prayer for success in my real estate exam on Tuesday,9march2010 and for a financial miracle in my new self employment in the debt settlement business.

Comment on Friday Night in the First Century Church by Cristobal

Cristobal — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:46:20 +0000

I find your article intriguing and thought-provoking. I have wrestled off and on with many of the same issues. As a sidebar, I am a writer and currently working on a story set in first century Jerusalem (primarily). I would appreciate being able to dialogue with you, or one of your members, about the cultural mores of that time and place.

Thank you.

Comment on Whose Party Is It? by James

James — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:29:52 +0000

The Talmud says one should drink so much that he can’ t tell the difference between “cursed is Haman” and “blessed is Mordecai”. That’s a little over the top for me, but the traditions around how Purim is celebrated in the traditional Jewish community are pretty well established.

Comment on Whose Party Is It? by Judah Gabriel Himango

Judah Gabriel Himango — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:31:14 +0000

I think so. I said at the beginning of our service, “I know not all folks here are Jewish, but we can look at God’s saving power of his people, and give thanks and praise Him for it.”

It’s another question how far you should go. Last year I attended a Chabad Orthodox congregation for Purim, and it was a little wild. Several guys, including one rabbi, completely wasted. I wasn’t sure what to think about that.

Comment on Whose Party Is It? by Valerie

Valerie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:40:02 +0000

As a returning repenting Ephraimite, I believe, and scripture states, that anyone worshipping the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob should celebrate ALONG with brother Judah in all scriptural mandated, Festivals of YHWH,…. We rejoice in Ester’s bravery in saving the Jews!!

Zekaryah 8:23 Thus said YHWh of hosts, ‘In those days ten men form all languages of the nations take hold, yea, they shall take hold of the edge of the garment of a man, a Yehudite, saying,” Let us go with you, for we have heard that Elohim is with you.”

Comment on Justice and Mercy by James

James — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:47:06 +0000

I remember that as well. Makes me worry about what shape Gilad Shalit will be in when he’s eventually traded for who knows how many terrorist prisoners. Still, with Purim approaching, it’s time to focus on God’s blessings and how He does rescue us from disaster.