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
Tag: Judaism
Are You Really Loving Yourself Properly?
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?
Spiritual Coaching: Align Your Life and Work with Your Divine Mission
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
Jewish Spirit Channeling for Kids
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
Climbing Your Ladder: A Spiritual Journey of Growth and Connection
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
Returning Home: Thanksgiving’s Hebrew Roots
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
Untangling Emotions: Reconnecting with My True Self
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
The Rebbe’s Blessings and Guidance: A Legacy of Miracles and Wisdom
By Mindy Rubenstein, Director, MORASHA Studio Art by Alex Levin World leaders and influential figures, from Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump to Bob Dylan and Jeff Bezos, have sought the Rebbe’s guidance and blessings, drawn to his profound wisdom and lasting impact across diverse fields. Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, known as the Lubavitcher Rebbe, was … Continue reading The Rebbe’s Blessings and Guidance: A Legacy of Miracles and Wisdom
Sukkot in Israel: Finding Strength in the Temporary
By Mindy Rubenstein In Kabbalistic thought, the sukkah symbolizes the balance between vulnerability and divine protection. Its open bamboo roof invites us to look up at the sky, reminding us to trust in Hashem’s infinite care. From my road here in Zichron Yaakov, a town founded in the 1800s on the southern tip of the … Continue reading Sukkot in Israel: Finding Strength in the Temporary
A Jewish Woman’s Journey Through Personal and Community Suffering
By Mindy Rubenstein As I headed to the hospital in Haifa today to support my closest friend after her heart procedure, I watched the birds soaring overhead and briefly questioned whether they might be b*mbs. Just an hour earlier, the sounds of booms filled the air, a reminder of our current reality. Yet, as I … Continue reading A Jewish Woman’s Journey Through Personal and Community Suffering
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