This was a fun and fascinating column to write, as I had the opportunity to interview members of one of my favorite families: Rabbi Yossi Laufer, his wife, Shoshana, and two of their …
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Patricia Raskin
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10/27/17
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This has been quite a year for all of us. It has been a year of transition and change, as well as several national and global crises. The coronavirus, of course, is the biggest problem, but …
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Patricia Raskin
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9/3/20
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Understanding our ancestral connections, our family’s genealogical roots and their stories constitutes the foundation of our very being. We can truly appreciate where we’re going when we know – and appreciate – where we’ve been. Honoring …
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Patricia Raskin
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1/22/16
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At a time when the principles of civil discourse and open-mindedness, compromise and mutual respect are being greatly challenged, let’s focus on listening and speaking.
At …
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Patricia Raskin
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10/25/18
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I found an article that really spoke to me at Chabad.org called “Making Our Home a Sanctuary,” by psychiatrist Yetta Krinsky.
Dr. Krinsky wrote about the concept of sanctuary in …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/9/21
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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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I have been blessed with many kind friends with whom I can share and enjoy. I recently had a friend over for dinner and noted how attentive she was to what I was saying. She stayed …
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Patricia Raskin
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5/12/16
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As the year comes to an end, I want to share some insights that may help you be happier in 2019. These tips have worked for me.
• Find and become immersed in …
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Patricia Raskin
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12/20/18
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When we pack for a vacation, or maybe for a child’s summer camp, we usually consider what we need and what we want and will use. This is easy enough as we focus on one particular …
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Patricia Raskin
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2/5/21
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For those of us who stay in New England in the winter, the cold weather can become an emotional challenge, particularly for those of us who thrive on outdoor warm weather activities.
The cold, …
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Patricia Raskin
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12/21/17
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