New מקום (Makom), New מזל (Mazel)(A saying in Israel, signifying that a new space brings new blessings and good fortune.) It's 16:24 here in Eretz Yisrael. The late afternoon light bathes everything in gold as the sun dips behind the building across the way. My first sunset here in my new office. And if I … Continue reading Sacred Space: Finding Inspiration and Healing in My New Office
By Mindy Rubenstein A Coffee Shop Conversation That Stuck with MeI’m sitting across from a woman at a coffee shop in Israel. We’re here for a meeting, but her attention shifts to my sheitel. “How are you going to handle that during the summers here?” she scoffs. She doesn’t realize I’ve recently moved from Miami, … Continue reading Empowering Choices: My Jewish Journey with Sheitels, Tichels, and Hair Covering
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been writing for years, finding a community that encourages and inspires you can make all the difference. I’ll be honest—there was a time I drifted far from myself, forgetting the gift God gave me and not using it fully. As women, we often have many talents, passions, and … Continue reading Find Your Authentic Voice, Share Your Story
By Mindy Rubenstein "Love your fellow as yourself—I am the L‑rd."(Leviticus 19:18) This profound teaching from the Torah serves as a cornerstone for Jewish values. It calls us to extend love and compassion to others, but there’s an essential starting point embedded in this verse: loving yourself properly. Only by recognizing and nurturing our own worth can … Continue reading Are You Really Loving Yourself Properly?
Have you ever wondered how your work and personal life can align with your spiritual values? For many women, especially olim in Israel navigating new beginnings, balancing emunah and ambition can feel like a challenge. But what if your life’s work isn’t separate from your faith, but a key part of it? When we align … Continue reading Spiritual Coaching: Align Your Life and Work with Your Divine Mission
In the spiritual journey, many seek guidance and wisdom from higher realms. In recent years, the concept of spirit guides has gained attention, with many people sharing their experiences of connecting with beings of light who offer direction, comfort, and inspiration. But for those with a Jewish perspective, the notion of spirit guides can feel … Continue reading Connecting with Spirit Guides: A Jewish Perspective on Divine Guidance
Reclaiming the Ancient Art of Channeling Divine Connection I first heard about God at my Reform temple and read about God in the prayer book there. As a child, I brought God home with me and continued to speak with Him/Her from the quiet of my bedroom. Our bodies are vessels for spirit, bridges connecting … Continue reading Jewish Spirit Channeling for Kids
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
Ultimately, Thanksgiving is rooted in the Hebrew Bible. The Pilgrims, who celebrated the first Thanksgiving in 1621, saw themselves as a "new Israel," mirroring the Exodus story of the Israelites who left Egypt in search of freedom and a promised land. Their journey, similar to the biblical Exodus, was seen as a divine mission to … Continue reading Returning Home: Thanksgiving’s Hebrew Roots
By Mindy Rubenstein For much of my life, I was deeply attuned to others—reading their emotions, especially when they seemed angry or unhappy, and absorbing their energy. I wasn’t just noticing their feelings; I was drawn to it, as if their mood was my responsibility. Over time, this left me disconnected from my own emotions, … Continue reading Untangling Emotions: Reconnecting with My True Self
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