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Here is some wisdom from guests on my “Positive Aging with Patricia Raskin” podcast that is well worth sharing: Jeff Weiss, CEO of Age of Majority: “75% of all adults 55 and … more

Patricia Raskin | 11/3/22

Employment tips for other adults

Kerry Hannon, senior columnist for Yahoo Finance and the author of “In Control at 50+: How to Succeed in the New World of Work,” discussed business and career opportunities for older … more

Patricia Raskin | 10/7/22

Bring gratitude to the forefront in the new year

One of the ways that I stay positive is by expressing gratitude. Especially in tough times, looking at the window of opportunity in the obstacle can keep us afloat. During these High Holy Days, we … more

Patricia Raskin | 9/11/22

Rest up before facing fall’s challenges

This is the month when we move from summer activities to fall activities, particularly going back to school and back to work after vacations. Even though there is generally more leisure time in … more

Patricia Raskin | 8/5/22

How summer fun speaks to Judaism

We are so fortunate in Rhode Island. There is so much to do within the Jewish community this summer whether it’s learning, fun, play, health or just getting outside. The Jewish Alliance has … more

Patricia Raskin | 7/4/22

Shoshana Laufer: Cooking up connections in the Jewish community

Rebbetzin Shoshana Laufer and her husband, Rabbi Yossi Laufer, run the Chabad of West Bay Chai Center, in Warwick. Shoshana’s love of Kosher cooking and her culinary skills have made a … more

Patricia Raskin | 6/2/22

Pass it on: Family legacies matter

It was an amazing journey down memory lane to go back to Florida to visit the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, which my father helped to create 30 years ago. It all came back to me when I … more

Patricia Raskin | 5/6/22

This Passover, another fight for freedom, another exodus

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 … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/1/22

The ‘hidden’ miracles of Purim – and everyday life

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 … more

Patricia Raskin | 3/6/22

The lessons of lashon hara

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, … more

Patricia Raskin | 2/6/22