Here in Eretz Yisrael, as the heavy heat of summer finally eases, you can feel the season shifting. The nights cool, the air softens, and the earth prepares for rain. Grapes and figs have been harvested, the balance of the equinox arrives, and a new moon rises in the autumn sky. This is not the … Continue reading Rosh Hashanah Is Not the Real New Year
In Hebrew, the words for man and woman are full of meaning: אִישׁ (Ish – Man) אִשָּׁה (Ishah – Woman) Both share the letters א (Aleph) and ש (Shin). These two letters form the word אֵשׁ (Esh – Fire). But each has one extra letter: Man has י (Yud) Woman has ה (Hey) Together, י … Continue reading The Fire Between Man and Woman — How to Keep It Holy
Last week, I sat at our Shabbat table with an army commander and noticed the small, involuntary eye tics he said had started recently.His words were still strong and steady, but the trauma he experienced sits quietly beneath the surface.My former editor told me she was recently in Israel — and everywhere she went, people … Continue reading The Land That Demands We Live: From Trauma to Purpose
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
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
The story of Sarah in Parshat Chayei Sarah takes us back nearly 3,700 years—about 140 generations. Though separated by time, Sarah’s life feels deeply connected to mine as a Jewish woman and mother living in Israel. Her story is not just ancient history; it’s the foundation of the Jewish people and our connection to this … Continue reading From Sarah to Sadie: Connecting Generations of Jewish Women in the Land of Israel
Prayer has been a cornerstone of my life, literally saving me in countless ways. I began talking to G-d in my teens, and the benefits have been profound. Here’s why prayer works, backed by science: What is Prayer? Prayer is a form of communication with a higher power or the divine, often involving expressions of … Continue reading The Science Behind Why Prayer Works
Mindy Morasha 