A Messianic Jewish Congregation, Simchat Yisrael (Joy of Israel) strives to be about finding joy in our lives in and through our relationship with God and with each other. While doing that, we have a special calling to be a home for Jewish people and intermarried families seeking to worship God and honor His Son our Messiah Yeshua as a Jewish community
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As news breaks of U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and Hezbollah, this Shabbat Zakhor message calls us to hold two truths at once: the biblical call to pursue peace, and the sobering reality that sometimes war becomes unavoidable. Drawing from Deuteronomy, Exodus, the Prophets, the New Testament, and the story of Purim, we explore what it means to remember Amalek —not as ancient history, but as a…
Yeshua and the Shabbat Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach February 21, 2026 Most people skim Matthew 12 — but hidden in this chapter is a halakhic debate that could make or break Yeshua’s Messianic identity. In this teaching, Rabbi Brumbach walks through the grainfield incident and the healing of the man with the withered hand to show why these moments are anything but trivial. Through David’s example,…
What if the smallest gift you give could help hold an entire community together? Drawing on the teaching of the half shekel from Shabbat Shekalim, this message explores how giving is not about the amount but about unity, shared responsibility, and the dignity of every soul. From the wilderness census to the story of the widow’s offering, we are reminded that faith filled generosity strengthens…
Is Yeshua really the Messiah, and how can anyone be sure when doubt creeps in at the hardest moments? In Matthew 11, John the Immerser asks this very question from prison, and Yeshua responds not with a simple claim, but with visible signs of God’s kingdom at work. This message explores how expectations can blind us to what God is actually doing, and why recognizing His movement requires…
What if the song our ancestors sang at the sea is the same song echoing before God’s throne in Revelation? In this Shabbat Shirah drash, Rabbi Dr. Brumbach uncovers the powerful thread connecting Exodus 15 and Revelation 15 — showing how the Song of the Sea becomes the blueprint for understanding redemption, identity, and the future hope promised to Israel and the nations. He explores how Jewish…
In this week’s message, Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach brings us to the closing moments of Yeshua’s Sermon on the Mount, where His teachings shift from inspiration to invitation, calling each of us to choose the path of faithful obedience. This teaching challenges, encourages, and equips listeners to examine the foundations of their lives and walk with renewed intention in the way of Messiah. For more…
In the wake of the devastating arson attack on Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, this message confronts how New Testament verses — especially the phrase “synagogue of Satan” — have been misused throughout history to justify hatred against the Jewish people. Drawing on scholarship and first‑century context, we explore why these passages were never directed at Jews and how reading…
Rabbi Dr. Joshua Brumbach unpacks Matthew 6, showing how Yeshua contrasts material treasures with spiritual ones and calls us to generosity, trust, and faith. Instead of serving money or being consumed by anxiety, we are urged to seek first God’s kingdom and righteousness, confident He will provide for our needs one day at a time. For more information, visit simchatyisrael.org.
