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It has been six years since my father passed away, at the age of 95. He was a powerful force who embraced Judaism and firmly believed in sticking with your beliefs even when the going gets …
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Patricia Raskin
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6/7/18
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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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I did some research on the benefits of gardening, and it turns out that there are many.
Gardening can improve your mood by increasing levels of serotonin and dopamine, hormones that make us …
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Patricia Raskin
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3/9/20
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This column was challenging and somewhat painful to write in light of the Israel-Hamas war causing so much death and destruction. So I went to the Bible, other writings, and history for inspiration, …
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Patricia Raskin
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12/1/23
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The High Holidays are a time for introspection and self-improvement, in which we beseech God for a favorable judgment for the coming year.
– aish.com’s home page
I …
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Patricia Raskin
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9/19/19
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In the eight years since I last wrote a column for the Jewish Voice on my thoughts about being Jewish, my faith has grown ever-stronger.
In 2008, I moved to Rhode Island, returning to New …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/19/18
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I recently interviewed Judie Tenenbaum, a member of Temple Emanu-El, who is an attorney, advocate, consummate baker, harpist and Renaissance woman.
I have worked with Judie on the temple’s …
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Patricia Raskin
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6/1/23
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There has been so much conflict in political negotiations lately that I wondered if there was a better way.
I first looked to the Hebrew Bible for some perspective on the subject.
Rabbi Lord …
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Patricia Raskin
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2/3/23
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Millions of people love their pets, and there is a compelling reason for that: they give us unconditional love.
Our pets, especially our cats and dogs, love us no matter what mood we are in or how …
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Patricia Raskin
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5/4/23
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With the leisure time of summer ending as we head into the fall months, our children might begin to feel anxious about the schedules and pressure of going back to school.
I taught parenting …
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Patricia Raskin
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8/4/23
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