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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There’s an old saying that goes, “Be careful what you ask for, because you might get it.”
We all have goals and dreams, and some of us spend a …
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Patricia Raskin
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11/25/16
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Like so many of us, I am an early baby boomer. At this stage in our lives, most of us have achieved a great deal and have reached many milestones. Many of us are parents and grandparents, and we …
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Patricia Raskin
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11/11/16
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I recently met with Jenna Pepperman, my former college intern and a communications major from the University of Rhode Island. As I was telling her about the theme for this column, she …
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Patricia Raskin
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10/28/16
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Last year, I heard Alan Veingrad speak at the Providence Kollel. For seven seasons, Veingrad played for the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. He won a Super …
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Patricia Raskin
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10/13/16
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