"Today I am set free from unhealthy situations. I acknowledge the courage it takes to break free and trust that I will find a life of peace and authenticity."Daily Reflection – January 4, from Daily Affirmations for Adult Children of Alcoholics by Raquel Lerner For most of my life, I’ve been working to free myself … Continue reading Choosing Love and Freedom: Honoring Myself in the Journey Forward
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Climbing Your Ladder: A Spiritual Journey of Growth and Connection
By Mindy Rubenstein Seventeen years ago, my husband and I, along with our two oldest kids—then just toddlers—attended our first Shabbat dinner with Chabad. That evening sparked the beginning of our journey toward becoming more religiously observant.Growing up mostly secular, I had so much to learn about Judaism and wanted to do everything right away. … Continue reading Climbing Your Ladder: A Spiritual Journey of Growth and Connection
Cave of Elijah the Prophet
We visited Marat Eliyahu, the cave of Eliyahu HaNavi (Elijah the prophet). It was fun exploring Haifa with our teens while the younger two kids were at school. The opening of the cave, carved into the side of Mount Carmel, faces the sea. That’s where we are standing in this photo. Shabbat Shalom, from the … Continue reading Cave of Elijah the Prophet
Reclaiming My Legacy and My Hebrew Name: Morasha Kehilla
I recently started using my Hebrew name. My great-grandparents, Moshe and Kayla (Morris and Katy) Tanenbaum, for whom I’m named, came from religious families in Ukraine and tried to preserve their Jewish life even in the U.S. Katy’s father, Fishel Rubin, was a rabbi and sent his daughter far away from the Jewish pogroms of … Continue reading Reclaiming My Legacy and My Hebrew Name: Morasha Kehilla
Mindy Morasha 