In the U.S., we will celebrate Mother’s Day on May 14 this year. But did you know that we Jews have our own Mother’s Day? It is the 11th day of the Hebrew month of Cheshvan (in …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/27/17
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Passover speaks to me about miracles and freedom. At Chabad.org, the article “What is Passover (Pesach)?” explains, “Passover, celebrating the greatest series of miracles …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/7/17
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For me Passover cleaning equates with spring cleaning. Technically, spring is almost here, but nature has its own timetable. This is a wonderful way to be gently inspired to clean out the cupboards, …
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Patricia Raskin
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3/16/17
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How we can extend our years and at the same time maintain our quality of life has always fascinated me.
In my book “Pathfinding,” published in 2002, I wrote, “The whole subject …
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Patricia Raskin
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3/2/17
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The camp experience has never been more important for our children, and even adults. In our technology-laden world, camps provide a much-needed opportunity to bond in person, share values and …
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Patricia Raskin
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2/16/17
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When I think of philanthropy, I think of people with wealth giving money to worthy causes that help humanity. That is partially true as my research has shown.
The definition of …
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Patricia Raskin
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2/2/17
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The mikveh is a Jewish ritual bath. Bathing in its water is part of a bride’s preparation for a wedding, setting the tone for spiritual intimacy in her marriage. It is a purification process …
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Patricia Raskin
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1/20/17
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Stress is a large factor in creating disease, but, fortunately, it is also something we can work toward reducing in our lives.
In their article, “Prevention: Torah Perspectives …
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Patricia Raskin
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1/5/17
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by Patricia Raskin
In keeping with the theme of Hanukkah greetings this issue, I looked at greetings and customs from around the world. In the article “Beyond Latkes: Hanukkah Around the …
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Patricia Raskin
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12/23/16
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What I remember most about Hanukkah when I was a child is lighting the candles each night and how excited I was to see the flames flicker in the beautiful menorah. I also loved the potato latkes …
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Patricia Raskin
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12/9/16
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