Passover speaks to me about miracles and freedom. At Chabad.org, the article “What is Passover (Pesach)?” explains, “Passover, celebrating the greatest series of miracles …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/7/17
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For me Passover cleaning equates with spring cleaning. Technically, spring is almost here, but nature has its own timetable. This is a wonderful way to be gently inspired to clean out the cupboards, …
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Patricia Raskin
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3/16/17
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How we can extend our years and at the same time maintain our quality of life has always fascinated me.
In my book “Pathfinding,” published in 2002, I wrote, “The whole subject …
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Patricia Raskin
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3/2/17
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The camp experience has never been more important for our children, and even adults. In our technology-laden world, camps provide a much-needed opportunity to bond in person, share values and …
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Patricia Raskin
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2/16/17
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When I think of philanthropy, I think of people with wealth giving money to worthy causes that help humanity. That is partially true as my research has shown.
The definition of …
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Patricia Raskin
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2/2/17
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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 …
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Patricia Raskin
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1/20/17
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Stress is a large factor in creating disease, but, fortunately, it is also something we can work toward reducing in our lives.
In their article, “Prevention: Torah Perspectives …
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Patricia Raskin
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1/5/17
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by Patricia Raskin
In keeping with the theme of Hanukkah greetings this issue, I looked at greetings and customs from around the world. In the article “Beyond Latkes : Hanukkah Around the …
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Patricia Raskin
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12/23/16
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What I remember most about Hanukkah when I was a child is lighting the candles each night and how excited I was to see the flames flicker in the beautiful menorah. I also loved the potato latkes …
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Patricia Raskin
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12/9/16
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There’s an old saying that goes, “Be careful what you ask for, because you might get it.”
We all have goals and dreams, and some of us spend a …
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Patricia Raskin
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11/25/16
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