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8 ways to light up your life at Hanukkah
Hanukkah celebrates an ancient Jewish victory and the rededication of the Second Temple through the miracle of a small amount of oil that burned continuously for eight days. Here are eight ways to … more
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The Message of Freedom During Passover
In this Passover during the pandemic, consider for a moment the case of Viktor Frankl, a prominent Jewish psychologist who was a survivor of two concentration camps and author of “Man’s … more
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Preparing for winter wellness
The cold and dark late afternoons of New England winters can be tough on our bodies and minds. Many people feel down or have “winter blues” during this time. Mood changes often begin … more
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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
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When to listen and when to speak
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
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Philanthropy and tzedakah – aligning your heart and head
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 … more
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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
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The miracles in our own lives
Hanukkah has two miracles: the physical victory of a tiny band of Jews over the Greeks, which had the most powerful army in the world in the second century B.C.E., and the spiritual victory of … more
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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
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Patricia Raskin
Preparing for after the wedding
You’ve found the one – that was the easy part. Now on to the challenge of ensuring that the wedding goes without a hitch and that the marriage will be long and fruitful. No pressure … more
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