Neuroscience, Neshama & the Art of Jewish Healing

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

Did you touch a tree today?

In today’s intense and fast-moving world, especially as a Jewish mother raising sensitive, gifted, or neurodiverse children, we’re often searching for calm—for ourselves and for them. Sometimes, that calm is as close as the nearest tree. Touch a tree. It’s not just poetic. It’s grounding. It’s healing. And it’s deeply connected to how G-d created … Continue reading Did you touch a tree today?

Spreadsheets with Soul: A New Way to Relate to Money

By Mindy Rubenstein I didn’t care about budgets. My parents run an accounting firm, so numbers and financial statements were always around—but I was drawn to something else. I found my home in writing, art, and spirituality. I followed a path of deep feeling, meaning, and connection. While they were crunching numbers, I was journaling … Continue reading Spreadsheets with Soul: A New Way to Relate to Money

The Spiritual Power of Color in Torah and Daily Life

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

The Clairs: 7 Ways Your Soul Might Be Speaking to You

In Jewish thought, we often talk about the neshama—the soul—as a divine spark, a breath of God within us. And like God, the soul doesn’t just speak through logic or words. It whispers, nudges, and shines in quiet, often mystical ways. You may have experienced this already: a strong gut feeling, a flash of insight, … Continue reading The Clairs: 7 Ways Your Soul Might Be Speaking to You

The Real New Year: Writing Our Way into Freedom

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

Healing Through Soul Journeys: Past Lives and Purpose

I’ve been exploring gilgul—the soul’s journey through multiple lifetimes. The Hebrew word gilgul (גִּלְגּוּל) literally means "cycle" or "rolling," and in Jewish mystical thought, it refers to gilgul neshamot (גִּלְגּוּל נְשָׁמוֹת)—the concept of soul reincarnation. It is the idea that a soul can return to the world multiple times in different bodies to complete its … Continue reading Healing Through Soul Journeys: Past Lives and Purpose

How to Communicate with Loved Ones Who Have Passed

Signs, Messages, and Guidance from the Other Side The souls of our loved ones who have passed are often much closer than we realize. They continue to watch over us, offering guidance, comfort, and love. But how do we recognize their presence? How can we tune in to their messages? I have learned that not … Continue reading How to Communicate with Loved Ones Who Have Passed

Beit: The Beginning of Creation

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

Aleph: The Silent 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