Lisa Paquette

Lisa Paquette is the Religious Action Center's former development and communications associate She grew. up at Stephen Wise Free Synagogue in Manhattan, N.Y., and graduated from American University in 2011.

Purim and Giving: What is Our Obligation?

Lisa Paquette
All of the fun and merriment of the holiday aside, the true obligations of Purim are not fulfilled if we do not help the needy. With all of the partying associated with the holiday, it is easy to focus on our wants and forget about others’ needs.