By Mindy Rubenstein Seven years ago, Diego was rescued from a Category 5 hurricane in Puerto Rico and brought to a shelter in Virginia, where we welcomed him into our family. Growing up in Florida, I was relatively used to hurricanes, but the two recent storms ruined my parents' home. They are now in the … Continue reading Diego’s Journey: Hurricane Survivor and Israeli Companion
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
Transcendental Meditation (TM) can be understood through a Jewish mystical approach by drawing parallels with concepts from the Torah and Kabbalistic teachings. Here's an exploration of TM with a Torah-based perspective. Mantra-Based Meditation and Kavanah In TM, practitioners use a mantra to focus their minds. In Jewish meditation, the concept of kavanah (intention) is central. … Continue reading Jewish Transcendental Meditation
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
A Path to Recovery for Israelis and Jewish People Worldwide In recent times, Jewish people in Israel around the world have faced intense trauma, from the tragic events of October 7 to the pervasive shadow of anti-Semitism. The pain, both recent and intergenerational, calls for deep healing methods that address not only the psychological but … Continue reading The Healing Power of Therapeutic Narrative Writing
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
I was born with severe strabismus and astigmatism in both eyes. By age three, I had two surgeries and wore very thick glasses. Because of the bullying, at age nine, I got hard contact lenses. The eye doctor said I was his youngest patient ever. I was so grateful for those contact lenses, even though … Continue reading Darkness to Light: Poor Vision and Trauma Lead to Spiritual Insights
I took a hiatus of sorts. Since becoming a mom, including nursing and nurturing four children and losing one, I’ve tried to find the right balance. To meet perceived expectations as my own Divinely feminine internal compass tried to guide me, but was often ignored. I wanted to use my skills and to prove my … Continue reading Power of the Pause
Mindy Morasha 