By Mindy Rubenstein, M.A. Three years ago, my family and I made Aliyah from Florida. While the journey is full of blessings, there were and continue to be challenges and moments that test our strength. This week, my son began his army service, a milestone that reminded me as a Jewish mom just how deeply … Continue reading Women of Aliyah: A Journey of Support and Connection
In Hebrew, the words for man and woman are full of meaning: אִישׁ (Ish – Man) אִשָּׁה (Ishah – Woman) Both share the letters א (Aleph) and ש (Shin). These two letters form the word אֵשׁ (Esh – Fire). But each has one extra letter: Man has י (Yud) Woman has ה (Hey) Together, י … Continue reading The Fire Between Man and Woman — How to Keep It Holy
By Morasha (Mindy) Rubenstein – Artist & Designer, Morasha Studio I’ve been rearranging the rooms in my home for as long as I can remember.Not because they were messy — but because I could feel when the energy needed to shift.A small change — moving a chair, clearing a surface, angling the bed just right … Continue reading Room Refresh: The Art of Rearranging with Intention
I sit here in "Mechina Ivrit." It's like Ulpan, but not Ulpan. The classroom has more than 20 desks lining the walls in a half circle, but there are only four of us in the class now. I started last month, slipping into the class as it seemed to already have its own rhythm. I … Continue reading What is “Mechina Ivrit”?
What if your “disorder” is actually part of your Divine design?I was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult—but I’ve lived with its symptoms since childhood. As a kid, I was labeled “gifted” and placed in special enrichment programs. For an hour a day, I was immersed in hands-on, creative, project-based learning. But the rest of … Continue reading What if your diagnosis is actually a Superpower?
What I Wear Affects How I Feel Lately, I’ve been becoming much more aware of what my clothing is made of—and how it actually makes me feel. I didn’t always think about it. I used to wear whatever looked nice, felt soft, or fit the budget. But now—just like I’ve learned to read the ingredients … Continue reading The Energy of Clothing: Modesty, and Intuition
When I first found my way to Yiddishkeit at age 30 through Chabad, my soul lit up. Truly—it felt like a fire inside me. I wanted to do everything right. Every mitzvah. Every minhag. Every detail. I devoured learning. I soaked in every class, every Shabbos meal, every moment that felt holy. I wanted all … Continue reading Finding My Way Back: Rekindling My Jewish Journey
I'm sitting on a bench outside Nili School. My usual spot. I see two huge Israeli flags. Children are outside playing. Laughing. A breeze moves through the thick, humid air.. Life continues. It’s a break between my classes, after 12 days away from school. We were instructed to return today, after the war that began … Continue reading A New Day in Israel
By Mindy Rubenstein Shavuot begins this evening, as we’re reminded of the most powerful moment in our history — when the Jewish people stood together at Mount Sinai and received the Torah, our Divine blueprint for life. The word Shavuot means "weeks," referring to the seven weeks of spiritual preparation between Pesach and this moment. … Continue reading Shavuot: Turn Toward the Light
In today’s intense and fast-moving world, especially as a Jewish mother raising sensitive, gifted, or neurodiverse children, we’re often searching for calm—for ourselves and for them. Sometimes, that calm is as close as the nearest tree. Touch a tree. It’s not just poetic. It’s grounding. It’s healing. And it’s deeply connected to how G-d created … Continue reading Did you touch a tree today?
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