I’ve created a small oasis in my backyard—tucked between the orange and lemon trees. After work, it’s where I go to reconnect. I teach in an Israeli public school, and my classroom is an oasis too. I teach English through watercolor painting, poetry writing, and games. It’s a peaceful place for creative exploration and self-expression—a … Continue reading Space for the Soul to Shine in School
By Mindy Rubenstein I didn’t care about budgets. My parents run an accounting firm, so numbers and financial statements were always around—but I was drawn to something else. I found my home in writing, art, and spirituality. I followed a path of deep feeling, meaning, and connection. While they were crunching numbers, I was journaling … Continue reading Spreadsheets with Soul: A New Way to Relate to Money
I’ve always been sensitive to my environment—light, sound, energy, and especially color. For a long time, that sensitivity felt like too much. But over time, I’ve come to see it as one of my greatest tools for healing, connection, and creativity. Color is part of how I regulate, express, and reconnect—with myself, with others, and … Continue reading The Spiritual Power of Color in Torah and Daily Life
What if healing could begin with a shift in color? The colors we surround ourselves with—on our walls, in our clothing, and even in our daily choices—can impact our energy, mood, and sense of inner peace. This isn’t just aesthetic; it’s therapeutic. It’s called color therapy, or chromotherapy. Here’s how you can bring the healing … Continue reading Color Therapy at Home and in Your Wardrobe: A Simple Path to Emotional Balance
For years, I thought something was wrong with me. Lights felt too bright. Sounds too loud. I could only wear certain types of clothing.I cried or got overwhelmed easily. I felt everything—my own emotions and everyone else’s. When I walked into a room, I could hone in on who was angry or hurting. I was … Continue reading Sensitivity as a Superpower
In Jewish thought, we often talk about the neshama—the soul—as a divine spark, a breath of God within us. And like God, the soul doesn’t just speak through logic or words. It whispers, nudges, and shines in quiet, often mystical ways. You may have experienced this already: a strong gut feeling, a flash of insight, … Continue reading The Clairs: 7 Ways Your Soul Might Be Speaking to You
Such beauty exists—Just waiting to be noticed.Slow down and feel awe. This morning, during a quiet walk through Moshava Park here in Zichron Yaakov, we spotted this stunning bloom. She seemed to be standing tall just for us, a gentle reminder to pause and take in the miracles that surround us daily. (If you recognize … Continue reading Noticing Beauty, Honoring Life
Last week, I sat at our Shabbat table with an army commander and noticed the small, involuntary eye tics he said had started recently.His words were still strong and steady, but the trauma he experienced sits quietly beneath the surface.My former editor told me she was recently in Israel — and everywhere she went, people … Continue reading The Land That Demands We Live: From Trauma to Purpose
by Mindy | http://www.mindy.studio I’m Mindy. I made Aliyah with my family in September 2022, and I’ve been on a path of returning — to Eretz haKodesh, to Torah, and to myself. I wasn’t raised religious. My journey back has been slow and real, full of steps forward and backward. I’ve learned that teshuva doesn’t … Continue reading The Real New Year: Writing Our Way into Freedom
Moving to a new country is a journey filled with challenges—and incredible growth. For teen girls who’ve made Aliyah, navigating a new language, culture, and social world can sometimes feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re launching the Advanced Creative English & Expression Program for Olim Girls: a space designed to empower, connect, and inspire. This program … Continue reading Creativity & Confidence: A New English Expression Program for Olim Girls
Mindy Morasha 