About the Author
Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Lori Palatnik is a writer and Jewish educator who has appeared on television and radio, and is the author of "Friday Night and Beyond: The Shabbat Experience Step-By-Step," "Remember My Soul - What to do in Memory of a Loved One," and co-author of "Gossip: 10 Pathways to Eliminate It From Your Life and Transform Your Soul." She is a much sought-after international speaker, having lectured in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, U.K., Central America, South America, South Africa and Israel, including featured talks at Yale, Brown and Penn. She lives in the Washington D.C. area, with her husband, Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik. Lori is the Founder of The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project, an international initiative that brings over 1,000 women to Israel each year from ten different countries on highly subsidized programs to inspire them with the beauty and wisdom of their heritage. She is the busy mother of five children, ages 24 to 14; and her son, Zev, just finished serving as a sharpshooter in the IDF. Her weekly video blog, "Lori Almost Live" is a popular feature on aish.com, viewed by over 50,000 people each month.
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by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Who are your kids’ role models?
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The power and excitement of learning Torah all night long.
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Show your love and appreciation every day.
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He did an amazing job with Hawaii.
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Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there.
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Don’t take your freedom to live a Jewish life for granted.
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Why do we need to be reminded that slavery is bitter?
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Putting our fears into perspective.
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The Jewish people is one big family.
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The importance of being positive.
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Why isn’t God mentioned in the Book of Esther?
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How to nurture self-esteem in your kids and yourself.
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Each of your children is a match made in Heaven.
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There’s a reason you’re hearing that ambulance. Stop and get its message.
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It’s not always a great idea to surprise someone.
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Would you want to live life experiencing no pain?
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The best-selling, revolutionary self-help book of all time.
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Feel their pain, don’t ride their drama, it’s not going to last.
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If Jews don’t support each other, who will?
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Simple, effective tools that really work.
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It’s no wonder Judaism forbids a man from being alone with a woman who is not his wife.
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Where does my ultimate loyalty lie?
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God wants you to ask. There's nothing too big, there's nothing too small.
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God doesn’t need the ego stroke.
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Recognize there is a God and talk to Him.
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Gaining Jewish literacy requires pushing beyond your comfort zone.
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Why everyone needs to choose a rabbi for guidance.
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God sends us gifts every day, and they come with a card.
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For what goals are you willing to make real sacrifices?
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The Jewish system is radically different than the American one.
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Why I made this fateful decision.
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Jewish history teaches that there are times we need to stand up and fight.
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The end is just the beginning.
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Why Sukkot is my favorite holiday.
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Make your plan and put in the effort.
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Are you a better person this year?
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Fighters for justice, driven to do the right thing.
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Welcome to the world of the “Bracha” soul and body.
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The creative thinkers.
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Understanding yourself and others through this Jewish personality typing.
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Stop arguing and strive to reach a mutual understanding.
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One of life’s challenges is learning to get out of ourselves.
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Would you send your child to a school that gives no tests?
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Three essential aspects: vision, responsibility, care.
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What I want to do versus what I feel like doing.