Shalom, from Zichron Yaakov'Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all.'Tehillim 34:19I continue to pray for the liberation of our hostages and for a world filled only with revealed love and light.This imminent goal begins within, as we each strengthen a personal connection with our Higher Power … Continue reading He will deliver us out of…
I’m trying to live as if things are normal. But at the moment I feel a bit lost, disconnected. Sometimes waves of pain come through me, physically and emotionally. A toothache. Injured toe. Sore knee. But it's the emotional pain that takes me over and seems unbearable. Oh, the lonliness. The story I tell myself. … Continue reading He’s trying to reach me, if only I’ll pay attention.
I’m a Jewish mom living b'eretz—in the land. That's what people say here, and I love it. I made Aliyah in 2022, then left for six weeks, then returned. My family and I found a home with a mamad (shelter) in a community with more support for Olim. My therapist called it Aliyah 2.0. Of … Continue reading Therapeutic Memoir Writing
It’s been 16 months now since I left the U.S. and made Aliyah with my husband and our children. After the war started, I was let go from my marketing job, along with two thirds of the staff. It hurt, though I knew it wasn’t really a good fit there. The past couple months I’ve … Continue reading What’s next? Parnassah & tzedakah in Israel
As a Jewish woman now living in northern Israel, I've spent two decades healing my inter-generational trauma, connecting more deeply with G-d and my true self. It's an ongoing journey. 🇮🇱 Going from hurting to healing, I love sharing how art and writing can be powerful tools for feeling safe and supported. ✨ 📚 Memoir … Continue reading Exploring the Transformative Power of Art and Writing 📖🎨
Throughout my healing journey, especially since I made Aliyah and the war started here, I try to find time each day and night for self-care that includes a bit of journaling, some painting, prayer and meditation. Creativity is a powerful and innate tool accessible to all of us, even if (like me) you weren't taught … Continue reading Creativity is Innate and Necessary
Since the war started, I’ve been painting almost everyday. It helps calm me, and I love sharing this experience with others. Before Shabbat, I was sitting at an outdoor mall with my husband and younger kids, and I took out the paint supplies. We used a fun method where we take turns passing around the … Continue reading Painting Heals
We recently made Aliyah from Florida with our children, and then the war started. During the first couple sirens, having to run with my kids to find a shelter, it was a real test of strength and faith. My father booked us a U.S. Embassy flight to Athens--as our families in America tried to convince … Continue reading MINDY’S STUDIO
"וּרְפוּאֵי אָנֹכִי יִרְפָּאֵנִי" - שְׁמוֹת פָּרָק ט"ו, פסוק כ"וTranslation: "For I am the Lord, your healer." - Exodus 15:26 Addressing inter-generational trauma within the Jewish experience is an acknowledgment of the profound impact history can have on our personal and communal well-being. Mindy Rubenstein, artist & writer It's an ongoing journey of understanding, healing, and … Continue reading ✨ Embarking on a Journey of Healing and Light
I am a Jew. My mother is a Jew. My grandmothers were Jews. My great grandmothers were Jews. They escaped the persecution of Europe. Until this month, I didn’t fully grasp what that meant—to be hated and hunted. I come from a line of Jewish women going back to Sarah, Rivka, Rachel and Leah. They … Continue reading I come from a long line of Jewish women…
Mindy Morasha 