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?
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?
Living with ADHD or sensory sensitivities can feel overwhelming, especially when compounded by the stresses of daily life, trauma, or a big move like making aliyah to Israel. But understanding what’s happening in the brain and learning strategies to manage challenges can lead to a more empowered and fulfilling life—for both children and women. What’s … Continue reading ADHD, Sensory Sensitivities, and Trauma: Tips for Kids & Women
By Mindy Rubenstein In Kabbalistic thought, the sukkah symbolizes the balance between vulnerability and divine protection. Its open bamboo roof invites us to look up at the sky, reminding us to trust in Hashem’s infinite care. From my road here in Zichron Yaakov, a town founded in the 1800s on the southern tip of the … Continue reading Sukkot in Israel: Finding Strength in the Temporary
Mindy Morasha 