About the Author

Mindy Rubenstein

Mindy Rubenstein is a senior reporter for the Atlanta Jewish Times.

The Secret to Effective Jewish Outreach

The Secret to Effective Jewish Outreach

by Mindy Rubenstein

My Jewish role models never made me feel I was far from anything. They made me feel whole and utterly special simply for being Jewish.

Exercising My Spiritual and Physical Muscles

Exercising My Spiritual and Physical Muscles

by Mindy Rubenstein

Going to the gym has become something I can’t go without. Surprisingly, so has deepening my spiritual connection.

Reversing Pew

Reversing Pew

by Mindy Rubenstein

I served shrimp at my wedding and enjoyed Saturdays at the mall. I didn’t know any better. But I do now.

Confessions of a Flaming Baal Teshuva

Confessions of a Flaming Baal Teshuva

by Mindy Rubenstein

Living an observant life is beautiful and it needs to be expressed in an atmosphere of love and respect.

The Ballerina of Auschwitz

The Ballerina of Auschwitz

I Don't Want to Stand Out as a Jew Anymore

I Don't Want to Stand Out as a Jew Anymore

Ramban’s Newly Discovered Prayer

Ramban’s Newly Discovered Prayer

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Modeling Civility

Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Modeling Civility

Strategic Repentance: Creative Ways to Make Yourself Do the Right Thing

Strategic Repentance: Creative Ways to Make Yourself Do the Right Thing

Girls' Names

Girls' Names

Fractured Families: Forgiveness and Healing

Fractured Families: Forgiveness and Healing

Boys' Names

Boys' Names