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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Many Jewish holidays involve miracles, but I never thought to include Purim in this list until I read Slovie Jungreis-Wolff’s article “When God is Hidden: The Meaning of Purim” at …
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Patricia Raskin
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3/6/22
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I’ve written about the concept of lashon hara before, once in 2012 and most recently in November 2015. In light of the recent inflammatory discourse in our country – in politics, society, …
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Patricia Raskin
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2/6/22
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We are starting the new year of 2022 with an acceleration of COVID-19, specifically the omicron variant. Many of us thought we would be further along in subduing this virus at this point, …
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Patricia Raskin
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1/10/22
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COVID-19 has been hard on the elderly – but it hasn’t devastated them.
In the May 4 issue of AARP The Magazine, the title of an article by Christina Ianzito says it all: “Older …
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Patricia Raskin
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12/4/21
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During Hanukkah, I always reflect on the miracles that have happened in my life.
In my book, “Pathfinding,” I share one of those miracles:
“I was in the final stages of …
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Patricia Raskin
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11/7/21
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There have been many changes and adaptations in the business world during the COVID-19 pandemic that have improved productivity and the quality of work, and that exemplify connection and …
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Patricia Raskin
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10/10/21
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Taking time to reflect on what I’m doing and where I’m going, and to evaluate if what I’m doing will get me where I want to go, has helped me a great deal in my work and my …
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Patricia Raskin
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9/6/21
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As the High Holy Days approach, it’s a good time to revisit excerpts from my book, “Pathfinding: Seven Principles for Positive Living.”
In the book, which was published in 2002, …
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Patricia Raskin
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8/6/21
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This summer is infusing us with energy and sunshine, particularly as we move into the latter stages of the pandemic. But amid all the energy and enthusiasm for in-person gatherings and hugging our …
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Patricia Raskin
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7/1/21
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