How to Live like an Essene: Observing Torah, Veganism, and Following Yeshua's Teachings

This video describes how to live like an Essene, a community that Yeshua may have learned from and whose followers are believed to have made up most of his own followers. The Essenes were strict observers of the Torah, including dietary laws, and they follow Yeshua's teachings in their original Hebraic understanding. Many Essenes are vegan and environmentally conscious. The video notes that the term "Essene" became known through the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and writings by Edmond Bordeaux Szekely, but these materials have been rejected by serious scholars. The steps to live like an Essene include accepting Yeshua as Messiah and Savior, being immersed in the waters of mikveh witnessed by an Orthodox Essene shaliach, adhering to the Torah, and eating only kosher organic foods. While vegetarianism is recommended, at least keeping kosher is necessary. The Essene beliefs include the belief in a creator who manifests as Abba Yahweh, Yeshua HaMoshiach, and Imma Ruach HaKodesh. They believe in Yeshua as the Son of God and the Messiah, who was conceived of the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Miriam. They also believe in the importance of the Torah and the prophesies of Yeshua, as well as the atonement purchased by Yeshua on the cross. They believe in prayer, meditation, and observing Kashrut in their diet, with a strong encouragement for vegetarianism. They also believe in the future return of Yeshua to establish his eternal earthly kingdom.