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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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Watch Your Mouth

Watch Your Mouth

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

How you speak not only affects others, it impacts your soul.


Where's the Salt!

Where's the Salt!

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The "Don't Blame, Don't Complain" Campaign can change your life.


Jews Aren't Perfect

Jews Aren't Perfect

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don't judge Judaism by the Jews.


Engaged 9 Times

Engaged 9 Times

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Lessons from a runaway bride.


Never Too Late

Never Too Late

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don't underestimate the influence you can still have on your children.


Loving Jews from Afar

Loving Jews from Afar

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Working on loving Jews that are different than you.


Becoming American

Becoming American

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Like becoming a Jew, it takes real knowledge and commitment.


The Woman on the Plane

The Woman on the Plane

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Lasting Jewish pride is based on a strong Jewish education.


Shavuot: One Nation, One Heart

Shavuot: One Nation, One Heart

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What unites the Jewish People?


My Israel Connection

My Israel Connection

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

There is no other place like the Land of Israel.


When Evil Falls

When Evil Falls

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Is it proper to celebrate Osama Bin Laden's death?


We Want It NOW

We Want It NOW

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Patience is a rare commodity.


Jewish Women Renaissance Project

Jewish Women Renaissance Project

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Birthright for women: A powerful program is inspiring Jewish women.


My Jet Lag Solution

My Jet Lag Solution

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The importance of being present.


Passover & the Jewish Mission

Passover & the Jewish Mission

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

This Seder recommit to the Jewish People's unique mission.


To Tweet or Not to Tweet

To Tweet or Not to Tweet

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Have we crossed a line with all this sharing?


Meeting Avital Sharansky

Meeting Avital Sharansky

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What I learned from this genuine Jewish hero.


Charlie Sheen Implosion

Charlie Sheen Implosion

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why do we like to watch somebody's tragedy?


Purim in Auschwitz

Purim in Auschwitz

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

For survivors, Purim wasn't simply a victory that happened thousands of years ago.


Getting Good Grades

Getting Good Grades

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Dealing with pressure in school.


Eye on the Goal

Eye on the Goal

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

It's amazing the amount of pain we'll take when we're focused.


When the Housekeeper Quit

When the Housekeeper Quit

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

It was the best thing to happen to our family.


The Gulf War: 20 Years Later

The Gulf War: 20 Years Later

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Remembering the masks and miracles in Israel.


Responding to Anti-Semitism

Responding to Anti-Semitism

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

I wasn't proud of what I did. What would you do?


If You Couldn't Fail...

If You Couldn't Fail...

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What would you attempt to do?


Labels Disable

Labels Disable

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Jewish unity based on growth and understanding.


Change Your Life Diet

Change Your Life Diet

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

How my husband lost 50 pounds and changed his life.


Stay at Home Mom?

Stay at Home Mom?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

A new mother is torn. What would you advise her to do?


Christmas Carols

Christmas Carols

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

I like them because they remind me I am a guest in this country.


Where is Home?

Where is Home?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Where you live? Where you're born? Where you want to live?


Carpool Wars

Carpool Wars

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don't view it as a burden. It's a way to help people in need.


Are You a Cell Phone?

Are You a Cell Phone?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

When your kids come home, hang up the phone.


Lone Soldier

Lone Soldier

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

You're never alone in Israel.


Chanukah: Doing the Impossible

Chanukah: Doing the Impossible

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

When we invite God in, amazing things can happen.


Halloween Is Not Our Holiday

Halloween Is Not Our Holiday

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why my kids don't feel they're missing out.


A Kosher Thanksgiving

A Kosher Thanksgiving

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

This year be inclusive and accommodate your fellow Jew.


Veteran's Day

Veteran's Day

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

My son is preparing to go into the Israeli army.


Different Jews

Different Jews

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Religious people are not all the same.


 Mary Tyler Moore, Where Are You?

Mary Tyler Moore, Where Are You?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Is there anyone on TV today we can look to as a role model?


Affording Jewish Day School

Affording Jewish Day School

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What a difference free Jewish day school education would make.


Driveway Sukkah

Driveway Sukkah

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don't be left out in the cold.


Celebrating Simchat Torah

Celebrating Simchat Torah

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The Jewish journey never ends.


Act Your Age

Act Your Age

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

I just turned 50 and here's my advice.


Rosh Hashana: Two Tracks to God

Rosh Hashana: Two Tracks to God

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Thanking God and struggling with Him at the same time.


Something New This Yom Kippur

Something New This Yom Kippur

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Make your shul experience a meaningful one.


My Daugher's Bat Mitzvah

My Daugher's Bat Mitzvah

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What I do on my child's special birthday.


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