Patricia Raskin

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In honor and memory of my father – and all fathers

Ever since I was a little girl, I felt a special closeness to my father. We always understood each other, even though I disagreed with some of his observations and interpretations of the vicissitudes … more

Patricia Raskin | 6/9/16

Life is a series of graduations that move us forward

We all graduate in life. Whenever we learn a life lesson, we graduate to the next level. It may sometimes seem like we fall back when we learn a lesson, but the lesson is a graduation that moves us … more

Patricia Raskin | 5/27/16

The power of chesed

I have been blessed with many kind friends with whom I can share and enjoy. I recently had a friend over for dinner and noted how attentive she was to what I was saying. She stayed … more

Patricia Raskin | 5/12/16

Celebrating Jewish mothers past, present and future

When I think about Mother’s Day, I think about my mother, my grandmothers and my daughter. My grandmothers were both strong women, but so different – actually opposite. One was a … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/28/16

Many ways to celebrate our freedom on Passover

An article by Rabbi Benjamin Blech, published on Aish.com, discusses how Passover offers Jews five major lessons in order to lead happy and fulfilling lives. Titled “The 5 Most Important Things … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/15/16

Buds, blossoms and spring renewal this month of Nisan

The month of Nisan is the first month in the Jewish calendar, which coincides with March-April on the civil alendar. The Torah calls the month of Nisan Hodesh ha-aviv, the month of … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/13/16

Increasing our joy in the month of Adar

As I did my research, I was happy to learn that this month, Adar, at the beginning of spring, is known as a month of celebration and happiness. Purim falls in Adar. The Talmud says “when the month of Adar arrives, we increase … more

Patricia Raskin | 3/17/16

The Jewish experience, from literature to YouTube

The arts have been a significant part of Jewish history since the very beginning, telling our story in the best and worst of circumstances. It has been a way for Jews to maintain a sense of cohesion over time, and a reminder of the tragedies and … more

Patricia Raskin | 3/3/16

Do unto others: The true mitzvah

My Nana Esther, my grandmother on my father’s side, came to America from the old country, Russia, when she was a child. She was a small round woman with soft curves and a warm smile. She always wore a neat gray bun, had a beautiful face and she … more

Patricia Raskin | 2/5/16

Telling our stories to honor our heritage

Understanding our ancestral connections, our family’s genealogical roots and their stories constitutes the foundation of our very being. We can truly appreciate where we’re going when we know – and appreciate – where we’ve been. Honoring … more

Patricia Raskin | 1/22/16