Mindy Rubenstein, at The Blogs

Apr 29, 2025, 4:40 PM

Last week, I sat at our Shabbat table with an army commander and noticed the small, involuntary eye tics he said had started recently. His words were still strong and steady, but the trauma he experienced sits quietly beneath the...

Jan 29, 2024, 10:50 AM

The Lord is my shelter… He will instruct His angels on your behalf

The current situation, combined with the winter rains, makes it harder to keep moving forward with strength and positivity. In prayer, I find some comfort. And I try to use the resilience tools that I teach my children and others. But...

Nov 5, 2023, 10:49 AM

‘Hidden Yidden’ awaken as non-Jews become heroes

It was an unbelievably hard decision to go b’chutz, outside the land of Israel. We consulted with a rabbi, counselor, and others. I prayed and spoke with friends. My therapist said during a session, “It’s not a competition, but when it...

Oct 31, 2023, 10:20 AM

I come from a long line of Jewish women…

I am a Jew. My mother is a Jew. My grandmothers were Jews. My great grandmothers were Jews. They escaped the persecution of Europe. Until this month, I didn’t fully grasp what that meant—to be hated and hunted. I come from a line...

Oct 19, 2023, 11:22 PM

Healing from trauma

During some of the scariest moments of the past couple weeks, G-d's presence felt tangible. There were moments when I felt like I could glimpse behind the veil, more fully appreciating the mystery of Divine protection. Amidst the turmoil, trying to...

Oct 11, 2023, 5:58 PM

Join Me in Supporting Israel

While I appreciate the brief messages from friends and family saying things like, “Glad you’re okay. Stay safe,” I want to express the magnitude of what is actually happening here, and the tremendous power each of us has to...

Oct 10, 2023, 1:07 PM

Your Faith in Us is Great

We got a call from our son’s teacher last night that she heard some reports, we needed to evacuate, and we should come to her house. So within 10 minutes we left with our kids and our dog. How does...

Oct 9, 2023, 12:38 PM

Thank You, G-d. It is an honor serving You

Dear G-d I don’t know what to say so I’m just going to start with the basics. You of course know everything, all our thoughts and feelings, the comings and goings of each of us. What has happened and what...

Sep 22, 2023, 11:14 AM

Divine insights during the High Holy Days

My decision to delve deeper into my Jewish heritage and Torah was a profound and soul-stirring journey. I sought not only to participate in rituals but to grasp the essence of Judaism itself. I created a deep relationship with...

Sep 19, 2023, 1:20 PM

Be Brave: Fix Yourself

If you want to change the world or your community, start with yourself. Within a Jewish context, Tikkun Olam -- addressing societal or global issues -- is an overused term that bypasses the truly difficult changes that start within. Tikkun HaNefesh,...

About Me

Mindy Rubenstein is a mom, author, artist, and teacher. She grew up secular on the west coast of Florida, discovered Torah Judaism as an adult, and has spent 16+ years learning and growing religously and spiritually. She made Aliyah in 2022 and lives in Zichron Yaakov, atop Mount Carmel overlooking the Mediterannean Sea. You can read more about her journey at www.M613.org.

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