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Keeping our dreams alive at Rosh Hashanah

The biblical story of Joseph’s release from prison, which occurred around Rosh Hashanah, and his subsequent rise to prominence, really speaks to me. Rabbi Yitzchak Scher’s article, … more

Patricia Raskin | 8/23/18

In the new year, make using time wisely your goal

I found a great article at TheJewishWoman.org, “How Can I Use Every Minute Productively?” The author, Rosally Saltsman, was responding to a “Dear Rachel” question asking how … more

Patricia Raskin | 8/9/18

Make the most of your years

Over the course of three decades, I have interviewed more than 3,000 authors, experts and celebrities who focus on positive living. Here are some tips based on what I’ve learned: … more

Patricia Raskin | 6/22/18

In honor of my father, his story of turning obstacles into opportunities

It has been six years since my father passed away, at the age of 95. He was a powerful force who embraced Judaism and firmly believed in sticking with your beliefs even when the going gets … more

Patricia Raskin | 6/7/18

In the U.S., freedom to own a dog as a pet

Bruce Boguslav is a consumer advocate and friend I have interviewed on my radio program several times and someone with whom I feel a special bond through our heritage. Bruce comes from Orthodox … more

Patricia Raskin | 5/26/18

A Mother’s Day tribute to my grandmother

I had a special relationship with my paternal grandmother, and her loving and nurturing nature stays with me today. I still have fond memories of watching her make teiglach every … more

Patricia Raskin | 5/4/18

What it means to me to be a Jew

In the eight years since I last wrote a column for the Jewish Voice on my thoughts about being Jewish, my faith has grown ever-stronger. In 2008, I moved to Rhode Island, returning to New … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/19/18

Hope and healing grows in our gardens and nature

As I was researching material for this column, I came across a very touching and poignant article in the New York Times, “A Place of Healing,” by Meadow Rue Merrill, about the healing … more

Patricia Raskin | 4/4/18

Embracing two very different Passover seders

Meora Bitton is a public relations major at the University of Rhode Island and is working for my business this semester as an intern. Bitton, who is a Sephardic Moroccan Jew, has written about how … more

Patricia Raskin | 3/14/18

Seven ways to ‘age up’

I believe in “aging up” – that is, seeing aging as an expanded opportunity to explore the things we enjoy and those on our “bucket lists.” Here are my seven steps … more

Patricia Raskin | 3/4/18