"For this mitzvah which I gift you today is not too difficult for you, nor is it far away. It is not in heaven… But the word is very near to you, in your mouth and in your heart, so that you may do it.” (Devarim 30:11–14) The “word” is Torah, truth, and G-d’s light … Continue reading Many Rooms, One Jewish Woman
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
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
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
New מקום (Makom), New מזל (Mazel)(A saying in Israel, signifying that a new space brings new blessings and good fortune.) It's 16:24 here in Eretz Yisrael. The late afternoon light bathes everything in gold as the sun dips behind the building across the way. My first sunset here in my new office. And if I … Continue reading Sacred Space: Finding Inspiration and Healing in My New Office
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
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
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
Photo by Dalia Rubenstein: Sunset over Zichron Yaakov, Israel July 29 Journal Entry I'm on 50 mg of Zoloft, and it's been 11 days now. This morning for the first time in a while, I felt like smiling. I spent time with Ariella. Our conversations are always deep and meaningful, and I truly enjoy them. … Continue reading Some personal thougths from a mom in Israel…
If you thought perhaps this may be your last day alive, what are some things you would do (or not do)?Living here in the northern part of the Land of Israel, there's always a strange feeling hovering beneath the surface of my consciousness as I go about my day.I do the seemingly mundane tasks -- … Continue reading G-d speaks to me in flowers.
Mindy Morasha 