In Emor, we’re told:“These are My appointed times…” (Lev. 23:2)But did you know each festival in Torah doesn’t just remember the past — it prophesies the future?📖 Shabbat isn’t just a day of rest — it’s a glimpse into the Messianic Era.The sages called it “a day that is altogether Shabbat.”Revelation calls it the thousand-year reign of Messiah.Hebrews says, “There remains a Shabbat rest for the people of God…”Every week, we taste the kingdom to come.🌾 And then there’s Shavuot — the festival of weeks, the anniversary of Sinai.The day God gave the Torah in fire……and the day He poured out His Ruach HaKodesh (Holy Spirit) in fire.🔥 Ten Commandments.🔥 Fiery tongues in Acts 2.Coincidence? Or divine pattern?The sages said God’s voice went out in every language at Sinai.So did the Spirit in Jerusalem.Same day. Same fire.Different mountain.Same God.Every moed (appointed time) is part of the blueprint of redemption.They don’t just teach us what was…They reveal what’s coming.✨ The Spirit.👑 The Kingdom.📜 The Living Torah written on hearts.Are you just remembering the festivals… or stepping into them?Because Shabbat is a shadow of the future.And Shavuot is the fire that still burns.#Shavuot #Shabbat #Emor #Messiah #HolySpirit #Moedim #Torah #RuachHaKodesh #BiblicalCalendar #PropheticPatterns #Acts2 #MountSinai #FireAndSpirit #MessianicJudaism #yeshua

As we count the days toward Shavuot, we’re not just measuring time — we’re preparing our hearts.In this special video teaching, “Fire on the Mountain, Spirit in the Heart,” we begin exploring the depths of Shavuot: not just the history, but the mystery — and how this holy day still speaks to our souls today.Why does Shavuot matter?It commemorates the giving of the Torah… but the Torah never explicitly says that!So what really happened at Sinai? And what does it mean for us today?In Part 1 of this teaching, we uncover:Why Shavuot is about more than cheesecake, all-nighters, or ancient ritualsThe mystical journey from barley to bread, from instinct to intentionalityHow every day of the Omer is a step away from slavery — and toward spiritual readinessThe two kinds of “yes” — one born of fear, the other of loveWhat the Midrash means when it says God held the mountain over our heads like a barrelAnd why we say, “We will do and we will hear” before we fully understandShavuot is a divine wedding anniversary — not just a moment in history, but an invitation renewed every year.The question is: are we still receiving?Let this Shavuot be more than a tradition. Let it be a return to covenant — not by force, but by love.“Your Maker is your Husband… the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer.” – Isaiah 54:5

This week’s double Torah portion, Acharei Mot – Kedoshim, delivers 102 mitzvot — nearly one-sixth of the entire Torah. But there is one verse in particular that leaps off the page with piercing relevance for our generation:“Do not go about as a talebearer among your people. Do not stand idly by the blood of your neighbor. I am Hashem.” (Vayikra/Leviticus 19:16)In this week’s video drash, we go beyond the surface — and dive into the heart of what it means to truly live as Hashem’s people in an age of deception, apathy, and moral confusion.You’ll hear voices from multiple speakers, each tackling this powerful parashah from a different angle:Why slander and silence are linked in the Torah — and how they fuel the world’s greatest evilsWhat Jewish law says about intervening when someone is in danger — physically or spirituallyHow to identify modern-day idolatry and protect your personal mikdash (sanctuary)What the Talmud really says (and doesn’t say) — and how our enemies use it out of context to slander usWhy your daily prayer, repentance, and speech are the new korbanot (offerings) in an age without a TempleIn a world where lies are weaponized and truth is ridiculed, the Torah doesn’t just ask us to believe — it commands us to act.

This week’s Torah portion, Acharei Mot - Kedoshim, is more than just a double portion — it’s a double mirror, revealing not only who we are but who we’re becoming.In this powerful video drash, we explore the layers of repentance, judgment, and justice through three honest voices — and no topic is off-limits.You’ll discover:Why waiting until Yom Kippur to say sorry might be spiritual procrastinationThe modern-day idolatry you might be practicing without realizing itHow the Torah and Talmud address deeply uncomfortable sins — and what our enemies get wrong about usWhy “admitting guilt” isn’t weakness — it’s characterYou’ll also hear some provocative reflections on:How Neo-Hasidic believers navigate halacha, modern life, and mashiachWhat the Torah says about offerings without a Temple — and why your lips matter more than everWhat happens when we fail to address sins because they “should be obvious”… but aren’t.This is not a sanitized, sugar-coated message. It’s messy. It’s real. It’s deeply Jewish. And it might just change how you view confession, community, and kedushah (holiness).Whether you feel like Grandpa Munster some days — or just someone trying to walk the line between tradition and transformation — this drash is for you.

What if one of the most powerful spiritual practices wasn’t about prayer, study, or ritual……but simply admitting when you’re wrong?This week’s Torah portion, Acharei Mot - Kedoshim, is packed with over a hundred mitzvot — yet the message we’re focusing on comes from just the very beginning.In this heartfelt video drash, we explore:Why the Yom Kippur service in Leviticus 16 is still relevant without the TempleThe three surprising ways Judaism encourages us to admit our mistakesHow Yeshua models the distinction between the sin and the sinnerA challenge that sounds simple… but may test your ego more than you expectPlus, you’ll hear a powerful quote from the founder of the Mussar movement:“The loudest sound in the universe is the sound of a human being breaking a bad habit.” — Rabbi Yisrael SalanterThis isn’t just a message for Yom Kippur.It’s a practical and moving call to transformation that can impact your relationships, your walk with God, and your everyday life — starting today.May we be quick to admit when we’re wrong, quick to forgive, and even quicker to love.

We live in a world where it's easy to shift blame, hold grudges, and offer hollow apologies. But Acharei Mot – Kedoshim calls us to something deeper... and more real.What if the way you say sorry—or don’t—is shaping your character more than you think?This week’s video drash brings together a powerful reflection on Yom Kippur, daily repentance, and the meaning of true offerings when there’s no Temple. You’ll discover:Why waiting until Yom Kippur might be too lateThe loudest sound in the universe according to Rabbi Yisrael SalanterHow ancient sacrifices point to the power of your lips and your prayers todayWhy half-hearted devotions are like “a lamb with a broken leg” before the AlmightyAnd how to spot modern-day idolatry — the kind that quietly steals your heart away from HashemThis isn’t just about rituals. It’s about restoring relationships — with people and with the Creator.

We invite you to watch a special drash (teaching) we just posted, all about the Torah portion Kedoshim and its profound connections to the Messiah:In this drash, we explore:✨ Why the Torah says to leave fruit trees untouched for three years and how this mirrors the three years Yeshua walked with His disciples✨ How Yeshua stood against sorcery and how accusations of magic followed Him even into the Talmudic period✨ What the Torah says about not trimming the corners of the beard — and how this ties to prophetic passages about Messiah✨ The beautiful connection between Shabbat, the Temple, and the holiness of time and space✨ How Yeshua perfectly fulfilled the mitzvot and how we, as His followers, share in His righteousnessThe portion of Kedoshim is packed with layers of meaning, and when we look closely, we see how all of it points to Messiah.

This week’s Torah portion, Acharei Mot, reveals one of the most mysterious and haunting rituals in all of Scripture—the ceremony of the scapegoat. Two goats were chosen. One marked “for the LORD.” The other, “for Azazel.” One offered in the Temple. The other… sent to die in the wilderness.But who—or what—is Azazel? 🤔Is it just a cliff? A fallen angel? A name for Satan? Or is it something deeper?👀 In this week’s drash, we explore how the scapegoat ritual isn’t just ancient history—it’s a prophetic shadow of the Messiah. From the scarlet wool turning white, to the doors of the Temple opening on their own, to signs that began 40 years before the Temple’s destruction (the same year Yeshua was crucified), the evidence is staggering.▶️ Watch now: https://youtu.be/DLW5AXaLMXAYou’ll never see the Day of Atonement the same way again. The goat that carried Israel’s sins… and the Messiah who carries ours.

There’s been much debate in the media lately—about fires, about blame, about storms and struggle. But amidst all the noise, one truth stood out that stirred my spirit: Hashem is still moving on behalf of His people.While some say the fires in Israel were set by enemies, what I heard—and what resonates deeply—is that Hashem Himself extinguished those fires and followed with a fierce sandstorm that swept across Gaza. Whether or not we can verify every detail, one thing is certain: our story is not over. Not even close.Hashem is still with Israel. Always has been. Always will be.We see it echoed in Scripture, even at the end of the book of John—from the Isle of Patmos—where the faithful are those who follow the Lamb and keep the mitzvot. That’s who we are becoming.At B’nai Abraham, we are walking our own journey of return—not just spiritually, but even physically. Our path of immigration is through Judaism. It is how we reclaim not only our place in the land—but our identity as family, not strangers.So thank you to everyone walking this path with us. To our readers, to our teachers, and to those bringing light into our community—your voices matter. Kana, your words bless us. Rabbi Ruben Vega and Maya, you inspire us.May Hashem continue to show His hand in every storm, every fire, and every return.

This week I had the humbling privilege of sharing a message with our Indian congregation—reflecting on Parshat Tazria-Metzora and the deep spiritual layers woven into this portion.We began with the mystery of tzara’at, often misinterpreted as leprosy. But this condition, as our sages and rabbis explain, wasn’t a physical disease alone—it was a spiritual affliction, often triggered by negative speech, pride, or even racial prejudice, as seen in the story of Miriam.As I shared with our brothers and sisters abroad, this portion also reveals something powerful: that Jewish tradition—particularly our emphasis on cleanliness—has not only spiritual meaning, but has historically preserved our people. From daily handwashing to ritual immersion, our practices helped many Jewish communities survive plagues like the Black Death. A simple act like washing your hands each morning, as Rashi described, becomes a holy habit.Yeshua himself engaged these very customs, washing his disciples’ feet and clarifying the deeper meaning behind such rituals. It’s not about legalistic minutiae—but about intentional, loving preparation for holy living.We also talked about how tuma—spiritual impurity—isn’t always a result of sin. Sometimes it’s just part of the human condition. But what matters is how we respond. Are we allowing Hashem to cleanse us? Are we watching our speech? Are we spreading healing or spiritual contamination?If you’ve ever struggled with your words, your moods, or your daily habits—this teaching is for you.