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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. She is the Founding Director of The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project, an international initiative that brings thousands of women to Israel each year from 18 different countries on highly subsidized programs to inspire them with the beauty and wisdom of their heritage (www.jwrp.org). 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, and is the busy mother of five children, ages 25 to 15.
Follow Lori on Twitter: @LoriAlmostLive
Give It Your All
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikDon’t run away from a problem. Be an agent of change instead.
Gameboys and Sustaining Dignity
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikA group of North American kids help poor kids in Israel.
Why Do Jews Leave Judaism?
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikJews need to make informed choices about their Judaism. Don’t be afraid to learn.
Parents or Kids: Who Needs the Other More?
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikThe answer isn’t as obvious as you think.
Memorial Boards in Cuba
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikInstead of building memorials, let’s invest in building the future generation of Jews.
Conflicting Emotions
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikLife is full of moments of happiness and sadness, all at once.
What’s Harder: Marriage or Parenting?
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikHere’s my answer, and I want to hear what you think.
The Jews of Cuba
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikSpreading Jewish wisdom to 1400 Jews who have been cut off from the world.
Stranded by Friends Getting Married
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikI’m happy for my friend, but I’m also jealous.
My Wedding Anniversary
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWho you marry is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make.
The One Thing
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWhat is the most important thing on your to-do list? Do that first.
All Boats Rise
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikAll Jewish organizations are in the same ocean. So let’s help each other succeed.
Free Ranging Children
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikShould parents let their kids walk to school by themselves?
Three Lessons from Our African Safari
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikIn the wilds of South Africa, I learned a lot about animals, and life.
Hard-Earned Wisdom
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikHelping others by sharing insights you gained through your life experiences.
Making the Effort
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWhen it comes to being there for others, don’t hesitate. You won’t regret it
Parenting as Whack-a-Mole
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikOn a scale of 1-10, how hard is the challenge of parenting?
Giving Positive Feedback
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikAt home and the workplace, focus your attention on what people around you are doing right.
God Bless America
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikOne thing I love about America is that as a nation they are not shy to talk about God.
Hiring People with Disabilities
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikA unique café is bringing out the best in people.
Jewish Bigotry
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikThe recent protests in Israel by Ethiopians reveal an all-too-common hypocrisy.
Spending Time with One Parent
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWhen was the last time you spent time with just one parent?
Torah: The Ultimate Self Help Book
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikSo many tools for growth gleaned from modern psychology are found in the Torah.
How Husbands and Wives Talk to Each Other...
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikHow do you speak to the most important person in your life?
When Sharing Derogatory Information (Part 3)
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikFulfilling three necessary conditions.
Going to Freedom
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikCleaning out our egos and bad habits in preparation for Passover.
What Is Gossip? (Part 2)
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikAny form of communication that reflects negatively on someone unless there is a positive, constructive purpose.
Start it Yourself
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikSee a need in your city? You can be the one to start an organization and make a real difference.
