🌺 Hi, I’m Mindy Rubenstein, and I’m excited to introduce Mindy’s Studio—a creative and welcoming space for women and teens in Zichron Yaakov. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, connection, or a place to express your creativity, Mindy’s Studio is here for you. About Me I made Aliyah with my family two years ago and have been … Continue reading Welcome to Mindy’s Studio
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Happy Chanukah from Mindy’s Studio!
🌟 Chanukah Sameach! As the menorah’s light shines brightly, reminding us of miracles and resilience, I’m excited to introduce you to Mindy’s Studio—a space where creativity, connection, and inspiration come together in Zichron Yaakov. About Me Hi, I’m Mindy Rubenstein. 💛 I made Aliyah with my family two years ago, fulfilling a lifelong dream to … Continue reading Happy Chanukah from Mindy’s Studio!
When the Pain Feels Overwhelming: Finding Real Ways to Cope
By Mindy Rubenstein Photo: Me last year praying with other women at the burial site of Mama Rachel. Read that article here: Jewish Women Today marks the yahrtzeit, or anniversary, of Rachel Imeinu’s passing. Rachel, our mother, carried her own profound pain, longing, and unfulfilled love, yet she’s remembered for her boundless compassion, still advocating … Continue reading When the Pain Feels Overwhelming: Finding Real Ways to Cope
How are you really feeling?
Uncle Bernie asks how it's going. It’s his 85th birthday, and I had emailed him to say hello and send good wishes. He’s across the world in Arizona, and I’m here in Israel. I stared at his question on the screen. How is it going? I answered cheerfully that all is well and sent a … Continue reading How are you really feeling?
practicing the art of surrender and gratitude in the jewish new year
I surrender.My family and I moved to the Jewish community of Surfside last month, right before our son left for high school in Israel and I spent the afternoon weeping in the airport, along with the other moms.Then came the high holidays, an intense time on the Jewish calendar that includes the New Year, Day … Continue reading practicing the art of surrender and gratitude in the jewish new year
Permission to Feel
I keep saying and thinking that being a writer isn’t enough. But what if it is? Just getting up everyday, feeling gratitude, loving myself, my husband and my kids, and writing. Everyday. About healing and G-d and business and baking challah and beautiful red star-shaped flowers falling to the grass. About storm clouds in the … Continue reading Permission to Feel
Letting Go
The Lord said to Moses, "See! I have made you a lord over Pharaoh." אוַיֹּ֤אמֶר יְהֹוָה֙ אֶל־משֶׁ֔ה רְאֵ֛ה נְתַתִּ֥יךָ אֱלֹהִ֖ים לְפַרְעֹ֑ה וְאַֽהֲרֹ֥ן אָחִ֖יךָ יִֽהְיֶ֥ה נְבִיאֶֽךָ: There are times when our animal drive (our inner Pharoah) seems strong, and the best way to overcome it is to use our power to confidently demand that it go. The … Continue reading Letting Go
Let it Go: Turning Darkness into Light
Chapter 100 A psalm of thanksgiving. Let all the earth sing in jubilation to the Lord. Serve the Lord with joy; come before Him with exultation. Know that the Lord is God; He has made us and we are His, His people and the sheep of His pasture. Enter His gates with gratitude, His courtyards … Continue reading Let it Go: Turning Darkness into Light
ACCEPTANCE AND SURRENDER
By the seventh day, everything was created and put into shape and order. And G‑d rested on the seventh day and He glorified it as a day of rest. Therefore we should work for six days and rest on the Seventh day, Shabbat, which G‑d blessed and sanctified for all time to come. By observing the … Continue reading ACCEPTANCE AND SURRENDER
Mindy Morasha 