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Lashon hara, which means “evil tongue” in Hebrew, is a multifaceted concept.
Speech is considered to be lashon hara if it is true but says something derogatory about a person or party, divulges something not previously known to the …
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Patricia Raskin
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11/27/15
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Aish.com has a fascinating article by Rabbi Asher Resnick, titled “The Meaning of Rosh Hashanah: An In-Depth Analysis,” with the subtitle, “Exploring the philosophical underpinnings …
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Patricia Raskin
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9/1/23
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In the article “ABC’s of Rosh Hashanah,” found on Aish.com, Rabbi Shraga Simmons writes, “A key component of Rosh Hashanah preparation is to ask forgiveness from anyone we may …
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Patricia Raskin
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9/16/16
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I recently met with Jenna Pepperman, my former college intern and a communications major from the University of Rhode Island. As I was telling her about the theme for this column, she …
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Patricia Raskin
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10/28/16
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It’s the time of year when we transition from summer to fall, from this year to the new year and from our children’s summer activities to the school year.
I found an interesting …
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Patricia Raskin
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8/25/17
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We are so fortunate in Rhode Island. There is so much to do within the Jewish community this summer whether it’s learning, fun, play, health or just getting outside.
The Jewish Alliance has …
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Patricia Raskin
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7/4/22
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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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As we prepare to celebrate Passover, commemorating the Israelites’ liberation from slavery in Egypt, it is even more meaningful to me this year in light of the Ukrainians’ fight for …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/1/22
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I was inspired by the article “7 Biblical Secrets to Business Success” at Aish.com. Bob Diener, the author of the article, as well as the book “Biblical Secrets to Business …
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Patricia Raskin
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10/2/20
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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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