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Shoshana Laufer: Cooking up connections in the Jewish community

Rebbetzin Shoshana Laufer and her husband, Rabbi Yossi Laufer, run the Chabad of West Bay Chai Center, in Warwick. Shoshana’s love of Kosher cooking and her culinary skills have made a … more

Patricia Raskin | 6/2/22

The virtues of conducting business in good faith

In my book “Pathfinding,” my father tells this story: “A very wealthy man in town approached a poor carpenter who had been struggling all his life. He says, ‘I’m going … more

Patricia Raskin | 2/15/18

How a mikveh brings a mitzvah to a wedding

The mikveh is a Jewish ritual bath. Bathing in its water is part of a bride’s preparation for a wedding, setting the tone for spiritual intimacy in her marriage. It is a purification process … more

Patricia Raskin | 1/20/17

Queen Esther gives women in business a sage’s example

Several years ago, I interviewed Connie Glaser (connieglaser.com), co-author of “What Queen Esther Knew: Business Strategies from a Biblical Sage.” The authors say that “Queen … more

Patricia Raskin | 8/10/17

Employment tips for other adults

Kerry Hannon, senior columnist for Yahoo Finance and the author of “In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work,” discussed business and career opportunities for older … more

Patricia Raskin | 10/7/22

Finding inner peace

Nurturing and honoring ourselves can be especially challenging during this time of COVID-19. To help cope with the current roller-coaster ride of the pandemic, the economy, race issues, politics … more

Patricia Raskin | 7/3/20

Spring is just around the corner, revitalizing trees – and us

At the end of January, I attended a seder on Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish new year for trees. The 15th of Shevat marks a turning point, when underneath the cold air, the sap of the trees is rising, … more

Patricia Raskin | 3/1/24

The joys of a large international family

Pam and Mel Hanzel, active members of Providence’s Temple Emanu-El, have hosted exchange students for decades. I recently met with them and Britta, their third exchange student, from … more

Patricia Raskin | 10/31/19

The wisdom of our elders

I have gained so much knowledge since I have been creating and producing podcasts on the topic of positive aging. Here are my five ways to honor and use the strengths of our older years: … more

Patricia Raskin | 11/6/23

When is cheating really cheating?

The Rambam states in Hilchot Mechirah (chap. 18:1): It is forbidden to lie to people in transactions or to steal their opinion, and a gentile and a Jew are equal in this matter. If a person knows that what he is selling is defective, he … more

Patricia Raskin | 12/11/15