Friday morning sunrise from my Jerusalem balcony
On my way to the Shuk before Shabbat, a bakery gave me two Challahs as a gift
Birthday Fabrengen with Rambam Class, Motzi Shabbat, Daled Cheshvan
I feel so blessed and grateful on Daled Cheshvan, my Hebrew birthday and feel the love of Hashem. From the morning sunrise at my Jerusalem balcony, to receiving a gift of two Challas walking to the shuk right before Shabbat. Every Saturday night I enjoy a Rambam class with Rabbi Levi Diamond, I hosted it at my place in honor of my birthday, and invited friends that I have made this past year and some that I just met this week! The class is about the laws of the Torah, Rambam goes into great detail and I find it fascinating. I have always loved law, and my favorite part is that each person is a case by case scenario. There are boundaries and rules, but each circumstance is viewed through a new lens.
Even the time change is a blessing, I just woke up and I have an extra hour to write this blog!
I got the biggest gift of all when finally all my prayers were answered finding the perfect position for my skillset, energy and experience. I am the Director of Outreach and Development for Midreshet Berot Bat Ayin. Rebbetzin Chaya Bracha Siegelbaum has a beautiful village of women from all walks of life studying Torah, gardening and deepening their connection to the land. It is a miracle and a birthday gift from Hashem. It is exactly what I have been envisioning and praying for. I will also be teaching Yoga and guiding the students that are converting with Halacha. It is a dream fulfilled!
I came into the world in on the solar calendar on October 11, that year although it said Libra, my soul is a Scorpio in the month of Cheshvan. I only learned this when I got married at 34 years old, and discovered my Hebrew birthday. It has been almost two decades of spiritual growth, and I was excited to learn that 5+3 equals garden in Hebrew. I was just reading in a book about Jerusalem, that you have the aroma of the Garden of Eden.
It has been quite a journey this past year, so many changes and possibilities. I am a good jumper. I go in head first when something ends, trusting new opportunities and possibilities. Actively searching, problem solving and seeking advice, but ultimately trusting that everything is in the hands of God. Only in hindsight can you see the magic connections and divine providence crystal clear. I am blessed to see the miracles as they unfold, literal manifestations from my clear and focused prayers, Thank God!
I have been so lucky to keep learning from teachers and rabbis from all over the world thanks to social media and word of mouth. Everything we hear comes to us at exactly the right time, and the following words and messages have been resonating deeply. I have been a Yoga teacher for 25 years, and have often said that sometimes I am Yoga, which is all natural and simple. Other times I am Diva, full face, head to toe perfection and enjoying being on. Nothing in between, throw in wife and mother, and there was a non stop energy, although exactly what I needed to be and full of joy, it was exhausting. I want to invite you into my brain, process and way of living in the moment that helps me navigate in the ups and downs of life.
I was just reading about the Mossad approach to failure. You just say to yourself “DATA RECEIVED,” take it as a lesson for growth, and move forward. Trial and error are the reason we are on this earth, just keep on trusting your gut, leading with joy and keep growing to your purpose in this world.
A friend of mine, Elisheva, said that in her relationship before she shares her feelings and what they can work on, she first validates their feelings and words. I will take that on. Breathe, be present and just listen fully before responding and formulating your own perspective.
Torah is Horaah, a lesson and a message that is current in our times. AI cannot be human, so we struggle for humanity, creativity and to be partners in creation in this world. Reflection equal feedback. -Rabbi Levi Diamond
Happiness and pleasure are opposites – Rabbi Moshe Levin
When you are happy, you are happy for others. – Gedale Fenster
My Hebrew name is Yehudit, hence Yehudit Yerushalmit, and I have been looking for her, she is my soul, and not everybody knows her or meets her, and I am happy with that. Yulia is my face to the world, full of beauty, balance and justice like a Libra. Yehudit cannot be defined, she is present, spiritually connected and fierce, many Scorpio qualities, but way beyond. We are above the stars, they do not define or limit us. We are connected directly to God and have a piece of Hashem inside of us. Yehudit is the present state of my being, and I have realized that the performance artist in me loves to dance and be seen, but it is also important to stop, rest and go within. Divas perform and Queens Inspire.
There is a beautiful concept that when a woman gets married, her husband is the king and she is the queen. They are equal, unique and a perfect fit for each other. The queen makes her man feel like the king, and she feels strong in her role to speak her mind, be herself and lead from the neck as a support for the head of her king.
I usually have to be careful with auto correct when I do dictation, but sometimes what the word turns into is fun. The Hebrew month of Cheshvan, turned into “has fun,” which is a perfect description of my outlook on life. I told my father at a young age that whatever I do in my life I will have fun. I am proud and happy to say, that my priority in life is to be B’simcha, full of joy. The alternative is not interesting to me, my mother and I live in a happy bubble. I have been blessed to live in the faith and trust in God’s plan, and use the tools I mentioned above to take care of business and get back to focusing on the joy.
Queen Yehudit is in the building.
Yulia Medovoy Edelshtain loves to light up the world around her. Born in the Former Soviet Union, with magical parents. Mother from Moscow and father from Grozny, Chechnya, brought their family to the American dream in 1980, but on our exit visa it had to say Israel. Childhood in an orthodox community in Denver, Colorado, then followed relatives that came through Ellis Island to Miami, Florida. Fun place to grow up! Decided to find herself in Los Angeles, found Yoga and her husband, has three vibrant children. Just made Aliyah to Jerusalem. Miracle after miracle, Thank God!
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