Patricia Raskin

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Gardening provides many more benefits than just tasty tomatoes

I did some research on the benefits of gardening, and it turns out that there are many. Gardening can improve your mood by increasing levels of serotonin and dopamine, hormones that make us … more

Patricia Raskin | 3/9/20

Old family stories create dividends for our future

In my book, “Pathfinding: Seven Principles for Positive Living,” I incorporate stories from my late father, who shared the following story about his father, my … more

Patricia Raskin | 2/6/20

Rest – it’s the important flip side of physical fitness

I found a fascinating article at Aish.com by Jerusalem author and lecturer Michael Kaufman, who has published nine books on Jewish thought and, at 86, has long active days, including daily workouts … more

Patricia Raskin | 1/8/20

Reflecting on the miracles in our daily lives

I love to think and write about miracles – and there’s no better time to reflect on the miracles in our lives than at Hanukkah. In her 2017 Hanukkah message, on LIHerald.com, Rabbi … more

Patricia Raskin | 12/9/19

From right: Britta, her son Andreas, and host father Mel Hanzel (“dad”) lighting the Sabbath candles during their current visit.

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

Be good to yourself – it’s part of doing business ethically

Business almost always involves selling, which seems like a straightforward, simple task. But underneath the surface, selling is a highly complex skill that often involves values, trust and … more

Patricia Raskin | 10/2/19

An ideal time to look backward and forward

The High Holidays are a time for introspection and self-improvement, in which we beseech God for a favorable judgment for the coming year. – aish.com’s home page I … more

Patricia Raskin | 9/19/19

The world would benefit from Jewish teachings

In the article “Why Jewish education matters,” published in the Jewish Standard newspaper, Rabbi David J. Fine writes, “Jewish and American cultures share this essential value … more

Patricia Raskin | 8/1/19

Strategies for a conflict-free summer

For most of us in New England, summer means more time outdoors, vacations with loved ones, and spending time with friends and family, perhaps at a pool, beach, cookouts, fairs and festivals, or … more

Patricia Raskin | 7/5/19

The Aussie Gourmet says have fun with cooking!

Naomi Nachman, The Aussie Gourmet, is a Kosher cooking maven and writer. In addition to her popular website, www.theaussiegourmet.com, she is the author of “Perfect for Pesach” and “Perfect Flavors.” Nachman’s cooking show, “Sunny Side Up,” is posted at Kosher.com and her weekly show, “Table for Two with Naomi Nachman,” airs on The Nachum Segal Network app and online. more

Patricia Raskin | 6/11/19