I am a student of words. Words are critical in my work and I use them carefully. Words have great impact, and I have experienced words that “burn in my brain” long after they have …
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Patricia Raskin
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8/4/16
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We all know that stress is part of our lives and, if not controlled, it can wreak havoc on our body, spirit and mind.
It’s easier to manage stress when we are healthy. Several …
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Patricia Raskin
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6/24/16
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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 …
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Patricia Raskin
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6/9/16
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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 …
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Patricia Raskin
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5/27/16
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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 …
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Patricia Raskin
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5/12/16
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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 …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/28/16
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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 …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/15/16
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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 …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/13/16
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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 …
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Patricia Raskin
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3/17/16
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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 …
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Patricia Raskin
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3/3/16
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