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
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
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
By Morasha (Mindy) Rubenstein – Artist & Designer, Morasha Studio I’ve been rearranging the rooms in my home for as long as I can remember.Not because they were messy — but because I could feel when the energy needed to shift.A small change — moving a chair, clearing a surface, angling the bed just right … Continue reading Room Refresh: The Art of Rearranging with Intention
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
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
by Mindy | http://www.mindy.studio I’m Mindy. I made Aliyah with my family in September 2022, and I’ve been on a path of returning — to Eretz haKodesh, to Torah, and to myself. I wasn’t raised religious. My journey back has been slow and real, full of steps forward and backward. I’ve learned that teshuva doesn’t … Continue reading The Real New Year: Writing Our Way into Freedom
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
A Simple Idea That Took Off It started with a simple idea—gluten-free cookies I could actually enjoy. I’ve always loved sweets, but finding something both delicious and nourishing that fit my new (gluten-free) dietary needs was a challenge. So, I started experimenting in my own kitchen. Then something funny happened. Every time I made a … Continue reading The Story of SoulBites: From My Kitchen to Yours
By Mindy Rubenstein Baking has never really been a part of my life. I've always loved food — making it, sharing it, gathering around it — but only when I could throw things together without measuring or following instructions too closely. I've always preferred the kind of cooking that leaves room for intuition, where the … Continue reading Learning to Value What I Create
Mindy Morasha 