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Think Jewishly to make the most of summer

I recently got some great tips from ChatGPT about summer activities that incorporate Jewish values. Then I added my own thoughts, and came up with some suggestions: Giving service: There are … more

Patricia Raskin | 7/5/24

Accommodating food preferences and needs is an act of love

For this Food issue , I interviewed my sister-in-law, Devorah Raskin. She and my brother, Russell, are the parents of eight children, and have many beautiful grandchildren – which adds up to … more

Patricia Raskin | 6/7/24

Without uttering a word, our pets still communicate with us

I’ve done a lot of studying of emotional intelligence, and I present webinars and seminars on nonverbal communication and communication in general. And I find a very strong comparison between … more

Patricia Raskin | 5/10/24

Passover helps us clear the clutter in our lives

Some 2-6% of Americans are hoarders, and hoarding disorders are on the rise, according to the International OCD Foundation. “Since the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say they’ve seen a … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/5/24

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

Lessons learned in camp will last a lifetime

Lessons learned in summer camp can be valuable to people of all ages and stages of life. On the American Camp Association’s website, acacamps.org, three lessons learned in camp were noted … more

Patricia Raskin | 2/2/24

For better mental health, challenge the stories you tell yourself

The National Institute of Mental Health has written an article, “Caring for Your Mental Health,” that offers the following tips: Get regular exercise. Eat healthy, regular meals … more

Patricia Raskin | 1/7/24

Finding comfort and strength in our history of miracles

This column was challenging and somewhat painful to write in light of the Israel-Hamas war causing so much death and destruction. So I went to the Bible, other writings, and history for inspiration, … more

Patricia Raskin | 12/1/23

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

Jewish principles apply to business dealings too

I have been thinking about how the lessons we just revisited at Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur apply to our business life as well as our personal life. An article on Aish.com, “Honest … more

Patricia Raskin | 10/5/23