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We all hear and we all listen , but there is a big difference between the two in quality and quantity. When we hear, we hear words. When we are not paying attention, we hear sound. If we … more

Patricia Raskin | 8/7/20

Finding inner peace

Nurturing and honoring ourselves can be especially challenging during this time of COVID-19. To help cope with the current roller-coaster ride of the pandemic, the economy, race issues, politics … more

Patricia Raskin | 7/3/20

Core Connects RI brings Jewish women together for inspiring events

Elissa Felder is the founder of Core Connects RI, a new organization whose goal is to support, educate and inspire Jewish women. Felder of Providence, gave details about the group and its mission in … more

Patricia Raskin | 6/5/20

Strategies for staying positive

We live in a society that actually promotes loneliness and isolation. That seems like an oxymoron because we are all so busy going places and getting involved in activities – but that does not … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/30/20

Indian Bnei Menashe Jews baking matzah in Churachandpur, India.

Passover customs around the world

Passover, which commemorates freedom and honors the Jews who escaped from slavery in Egypt, is one of the most important Jewish holidays. It is celebrated by Jews worldwide – but those … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/5/20

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

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