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Why do we sleep? That’s a question that Yanki Tauber examines in an article of that name posted at Chabad.org. “If our active hours must always be preceded by what the Talmud … more

Patricia Raskin | 1/4/18

Seeing the light in the winter

For those of us who stay in New England in the winter, the cold weather can become an emotional challenge, particularly for those of us who thrive on outdoor warm weather activities. The cold, … more

Patricia Raskin | 12/21/17

Lighting up our lives at Hanukkah

When I think of Hanukkah, I think of miracles and bringing light into our lives, our communities and the world. The late Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, the Lubavitcher Rebbe , … more

Patricia Raskin | 12/8/17

A Bar or Bat Mitzvah changes everything

This was a fun and fascinating column to write, as I had the opportunity to interview members of one of my favorite families: Rabbi Yossi Laufer, his wife, Shoshana, and two of their … more

Patricia Raskin | 10/27/17

Reflections on autumn at the High Holy Days

As I prepared to write my column for the Fall Home and Garden issue, my research on gardens and harvests led me to the spring month of Nisan – and I wondered why it was difficult to find … more

Patricia Raskin | 9/25/17

Embrace changes when your prayers are granted

“The Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, actually means ‘head of the year.’ Just like the head controls the body, our actions on Rosh Hashanah have a tremendous impact on the rest of … more

Patricia Raskin | 9/7/17

Going back to school – bringing new growth to the new year

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 … more

Patricia Raskin | 8/25/17

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

The ‘miracle’ of the father-daughter connection

In my book, “Pathfinding: Seven Principles for Positive Living,” I present the fruits of my quest, a daughter’s quest, for selfhood and awakening. I include … more

Patricia Raskin | 6/9/17

Helping our pets helps us, too

“The primary principle behind the treatment of animals in Jewish law is preventing tza’ar ba’alei chayim , the suffering of living creatures,” Tracy Rich writes on her … more

Patricia Raskin | 5/25/17