Leadership and Receptivity: A Torah Foundation for Shalom Bayit Shalom Bayit is not built only on communication skills or shared values. Judaism teaches that peace in the home depends on clear roles, grounded leadership, and willing trust — emotionally, materially, and physically. In Torah language, this structure is called mashpia and mekabel — one who … Continue reading Man and Woman: How to Live and Love
By Mindy Morasha Rubenstein I began this journey as a writer before I knew exactly what I was writing about. I was the “lost child” in my family, growing up in chaos, and I didn’t know how to rescue others — but I did know I had a voice. I would later discover that writing … Continue reading Finding My Voice: A Writer’s Journey
higher purpose Yom Kippur is called the holiest day of the year. But what does holy really mean? In Hebrew, the word is קֹדֶשׁ (kodesh), from the root קדש which means “set apart.” Something holy is separated from the ordinary so it can be dedicated to a higher purpose. Shabbat is holy because it is … Continue reading Yom Kippur: Science & Spirit
Rosh Hashanah begins with food that is also prayer. We dip apples into honey, we bake round challot, we place pomegranates on the table. These are not just traditions but symbols of what we long for in the year ahead. The word that threads through it all is חיים – Chayim – Life. Why Apples … Continue reading Apples, Honey, and the Feminine Breath of Life
By Jessica Savitt Jessica Savitt is a former dietitian and longtime teacher of English, biology, and chemistry. She made aliyah to Haifa from New Jersey by herself in 2021, intending to set up a home in Israel for when the rest of her family would hopefully want to make aliyah. She is currently working as … Continue reading Redemption, Teshuva, and the Month of Elul
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
I sit here in "Mechina Ivrit." It's like Ulpan, but not Ulpan. The classroom has more than 20 desks lining the walls in a half circle, but there are only four of us in the class now. I started last month, slipping into the class as it seemed to already have its own rhythm. I … Continue reading What is “Mechina Ivrit”?
I'm sitting on a bench outside Nili School. My usual spot. I see two huge Israeli flags. Children are outside playing. Laughing. A breeze moves through the thick, humid air.. Life continues. It’s a break between my classes, after 12 days away from school. We were instructed to return today, after the war that began … Continue reading A New Day in Israel
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?
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
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