When I first found my way to Yiddishkeit at age 30 through Chabad, my soul lit up. Truly—it felt like a fire inside me. I wanted to do everything right. Every mitzvah. Every minhag. Every detail. I devoured learning. I soaked in every class, every Shabbos meal, every moment that felt holy. I wanted all … Continue reading Finding My Way Back: Rekindling My Jewish Journey
Exploring the Hebrew Letters Through Art and Mysticism The Hebrew alphabet consists of twenty-two letters, each infused with deep spiritual significance. As I explore them through art, meditation, and Jewish mysticism, I feel called to share their meaning one by one. Instead of waiting until I’ve completed the full journey, I’m beginning now—one letter at … Continue reading Beit: The Beginning of Creation
The Journey Through the Hebrew Alphabet Over the past few months, I’ve been on a transformative journey through the Hebrew alphabet, studying, meditating, and expressing each letter through neurographic art—a form of creative healing. So far, I’ve completed 16 letters, with 6 left. But this isn’t just about letters. It’s about choosing meaning over distraction, … Continue reading Aleph: The Silent Beginning of Creation
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?
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
Finding Balance and Light In Kabbalah, the Jewish mystical tradition, each day of the week has a special kind of energy, connected to how God created the world. Wednesday is an important day because it’s when God made the sun, moon, and stars to bring light and help guide us. But Wednesday can also feel … Continue reading The Kabbalah of Wednesday
For over 30 years, I've navigated the complexities of ADHD and CPTSD. My journey with these issues started long before I began seeking help, but at 17, I took my first step by utilizing free therapy services at the University of Florida. Since then, I've explored everything from CBT and EMDR to acupuncture and somatic … Continue reading Finding Meaning within ADHD, CPTSD, and Intergenerational Trauma Healing
The Journey of the Spirit Beyond Death "The dust returns to the ground it came from, and the spirit returns to God who gave it." — Ecclesiastes 12:7 By Mindy Rubenstein As a Jewish woman, I often ponder the profound question of what happens to the spirit after the body dies. This concept transcends religious … Continue reading Exploring the Afterlife in Judaism and other Religions
By Mindy Rubenstein Having made Aliyah from Miami to Israel, I’ve discovered how this special land uniquely intertwines the physical and spiritual, harmonizing body and soul. By opening even a pinhole of willingness, G-d takes over and guides us in all we do and say. Given with love, the Torah is a guidebook to help … Continue reading Harmony of Mind & Soul: Business & Life Lessons from Torah
It is the new Jewish month of Shevat, and the sun is setting here in Eretz Yisrael as my son modge-podges a Star Wars puzzle he put together over Shabbat. I can smell glue fumes so I open the windows. Now I can hear birds singing quietly in the trees surrounding my house. And it’s … Continue reading Inner darkness leads to greater light on the other side
Mindy Morasha 