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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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Annette Funicello & Today’s Celebrities

Annette Funicello & Today’s Celebrities

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Who are your kids’ role models?


Shavuot: All Night Long

Shavuot: All Night Long

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The power and excitement of learning Torah all night long.


Mother’s Day, Hallmark Day

Mother’s Day, Hallmark Day

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Show your love and appreciation every day.


God’s Beautiful World

God’s Beautiful World

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

He did an amazing job with Hawaii.


Snorkeling & the World to Come

Snorkeling & the World to Come

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there.


Jews in Turkey

Jews in Turkey

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don’t take your freedom to live a Jewish life for granted.


Why Bitter Herbs

Why Bitter Herbs

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why do we need to be reminded that slavery is bitter?


3 Ways to Overcome Fear

3 Ways to Overcome Fear

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Putting our fears into perspective.


The Jewish Doctor

The Jewish Doctor

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The Jewish people is one big family.


My Husband’s Surgery

My Husband’s Surgery

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The importance of being positive.


Purim: Chance or Divine Plan?

Purim: Chance or Divine Plan?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why isn’t God mentioned in the Book of Esther?


3 Keys to Self-Esteem

3 Keys to Self-Esteem

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

How to nurture self-esteem in your kids and yourself.


3 Tips on Being a Better Parent

3 Tips on Being a Better Parent

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Each of your children is a match made in Heaven.


Hearing Sirens

Hearing Sirens

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

There’s a reason you’re hearing that ambulance. Stop and get its message.


Surprise, Surprise!

Surprise, Surprise!

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

It’s not always a great idea to surprise someone.


Pleasure’s Price Tag

Pleasure’s Price Tag

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Would you want to live life experiencing no pain?


Torah: Ahead Of Its Time

Torah: Ahead Of Its Time

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The best-selling, revolutionary self-help book of all time.


Three Tips on Raising Teenagers

Three Tips on Raising Teenagers

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Feel their pain, don’t ride their drama, it’s not going to last.


Buy Local

Buy Local

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

If Jews don’t support each other, who will?


3 Ways to Make Your Marriage More Vibrant

3 Ways to Make Your Marriage More Vibrant

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Simple, effective tools that really work.


General Petraeus & Us

General Petraeus & Us

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

It’s no wonder Judaism forbids a man from being alone with a woman who is not his wife.


An American Jew?

An American Jew?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Where does my ultimate loyalty lie?


1-800-God Part 3: Just Ask

1-800-God Part 3: Just Ask

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

God wants you to ask. There's nothing too big, there's nothing too small.


1-800-God 2: Why Praise God?

1-800-God 2: Why Praise God?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

God doesn’t need the ego stroke.


1-800-God, 1: Use God’s Name

1-800-God, 1: Use God’s Name

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Recognize there is a God and talk to Him.


Take Off the Training Wheels

Take Off the Training Wheels

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Gaining Jewish literacy requires pushing beyond your comfort zone.


Who’s Your Rabbi?

Who’s Your Rabbi?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why everyone needs to choose a rabbi for guidance.


1-800-God Part 4: Say Thank You

1-800-God Part 4: Say Thank You

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

God sends us gifts every day, and they come with a card.


Worth Fighting For

Worth Fighting For

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

For what goals are you willing to make real sacrifices?


Choosing Our Leaders

Choosing Our Leaders

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The Jewish system is radically different than the American one.


Thanksgiving: I’m an American!

Thanksgiving: I’m an American!

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why I made this fateful decision.


Hanukkah: A Time to Fight

Hanukkah: A Time to Fight

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Jewish history teaches that there are times we need to stand up and fight.


Simchat Torah: Let’s Dance!

Simchat Torah: Let’s Dance!

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The end is just the beginning.


Sukkot: A Hug from God

Sukkot: A Hug from God

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why Sukkot is my favorite holiday.


Yom Kippur: Do the Work

Yom Kippur: Do the Work

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Make your plan and put in the effort.


Rosh Hashanah: Going Up

Rosh Hashanah: Going Up

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Are you a better person this year?


Discovering the Real You: The Tov Soul

Discovering the Real You: The Tov Soul

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Fighters for justice, driven to do the right thing.


Discovering the Real You: Life of the Party

Discovering the Real You: Life of the Party

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Welcome to the world of the “Bracha” soul and body.


The Real You: Pleasure of Understanding

The Real You: Pleasure of Understanding

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The creative thinkers.


Discovering the Real You

Discovering the Real You

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Understanding yourself and others through this Jewish personality typing.


Define Your Terms

Define Your Terms

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Stop arguing and strive to reach a mutual understanding.


Tests: Giver Vs. Taker

Tests: Giver Vs. Taker

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

One of life’s challenges is learning to get out of ourselves.


Tests: Why God Gives Them

Tests: Why God Gives Them

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Would you send your child to a school that gives no tests?


Jewish Leadership

Jewish Leadership

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Three essential aspects: vision, responsibility, care.


Tests: My Will Vs God’s Will

Tests: My Will Vs God’s Will

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What I want to do versus what I feel like doing.


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