Refuat HaNefesh v’HaGuf — Healing the Soul and the Body רְפוּאַת הַנֶּפֶשׁ וְהַגוּף There are days when my body feels like it is carrying all the stories I never told.The exhaustion that lingers even after sleep. The sudden overwhelm that makes me forget what I was doing. The emotions that rise like waves. Living with … Continue reading Neuroscience, Neshama & the Art of Jewish Healing
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Women of Aliyah: A Journey of Support and Connection
By Mindy Rubenstein, M.A. Three years ago, my family and I made Aliyah from Florida. While the journey is full of blessings, there were and continue to be challenges and moments that test our strength. This week, my son began his army service, a milestone that reminded me as a Jewish mom just how deeply … Continue reading Women of Aliyah: A Journey of Support and Connection
Did you touch a tree today?
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?
Spreadsheets with Soul: A New Way to Relate to Money
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
The Spiritual Power of Color in Torah and Daily Life
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
Sensitivity as a Superpower
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
Healing Through Soul Journeys: Past Lives and Purpose
I’ve been exploring gilgul—the soul’s journey through multiple lifetimes. The Hebrew word gilgul (גִּלְגּוּל) literally means "cycle" or "rolling," and in Jewish mystical thought, it refers to gilgul neshamot (גִּלְגּוּל נְשָׁמוֹת)—the concept of soul reincarnation. It is the idea that a soul can return to the world multiple times in different bodies to complete its … Continue reading Healing Through Soul Journeys: Past Lives and Purpose
How to Communicate with Loved Ones Who Have Passed
Signs, Messages, and Guidance from the Other Side The souls of our loved ones who have passed are often much closer than we realize. They continue to watch over us, offering guidance, comfort, and love. But how do we recognize their presence? How can we tune in to their messages? I have learned that not … Continue reading How to Communicate with Loved Ones Who Have Passed
Holistic Healing for Mind, Body, and Soul
Restore Balance and Increase Success Healing is not just about addressing physical ailments—it’s about reconnecting with your true essence and finding balance in all areas of life. Many of us unknowingly carry stress, emotional wounds, and even physical pain that impact our personal and professional lives, often creating unnecessary struggles. At Mindy Studio in Zichron … Continue reading Holistic Healing for Mind, Body, and Soul
Finding Stillness in a Noisy World
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the power of stillness. Not just the quiet of a room or the absence of sound, but the deeper kind—the kind that settles in your soul when you pause, breathe, and connect. Living in Israel, life is anything but slow. The energy, the passion, the constant movement—it’s invigorating but can … Continue reading Finding Stillness in a Noisy World