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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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Jewish Camp

Jewish Camp

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

A great way to connect your kids to Judaism.


Elul: Getting Back on Track

Elul: Getting Back on Track

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

It's time to prepare for your day in court.


Waste Not

Waste Not

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

An extended blackout taught our family an important lesson about conservation.


"I'm Jewish!"

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

You can trust me, we're family.


Your Inner GPS (VIDEO FOR EMBED)

Your Inner GPS (VIDEO FOR EMBED)

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik and Mrs. Lori Palatnik

How to know which way to turn.


Your Inner GPS (VIDEO FOR EMBED)

Your Inner GPS (VIDEO FOR EMBED)

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik and Mrs. Lori Palatnik

How to know which way to turn.


Bageling

Bageling

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Hey! I'm a member of the tribe too!


Nitroglycerine

Nitroglycerine

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Some relationships are inherently volatile.


Becoming One

Becoming One

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The Jewish definition of marriage.


Mazel Tov Leah!

Mazel Tov Leah!

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

A conversion story.


Yom Kippur: Father's Day for the Jewish People

Yom Kippur: Father's Day for the Jewish People

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Showing God how we really feel.


Marriage Year One

Marriage Year One

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

It's the best and worst year of your marriage.


Protecting Sanctity of Marriage

Protecting Sanctity of Marriage

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don't be naive. Protect what is precious.


People of The Book

People of The Book

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

This Shavuot, make the commitment to learn Torah.


Telling Jokes

Telling Jokes

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Humor is a powerful tool. Use it wisely.


Anti-Homework

Anti-Homework

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why are we putting so much pressure on our young kids?


Holocaust Legacy

Holocaust Legacy

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

It's not the tattooed number that we need to ensure is carried on.


Feeling God's Pain

Feeling God's Pain

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Taking responsibility for the Jewish people.


Mazel Tov!

Mazel Tov!

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What does it really mean?


Marriage in Crisis

Marriage in Crisis

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don't ignore the warning signs. Get the help you need.


An Entire World

An Entire World

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Discover the person next to you.


Bribery

Bribery

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Speak to your body to wake up your soul.


Chance or God?

Chance or God?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

It can't be both. Which one is it?


Making Memories

Making Memories

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What memories do you want your children to have of your Passover Seders?


Passover and Women

Passover and Women

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

How Jewish women saved the day.


Don't Wait

Don't Wait

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

You may never have that opportunity again.


A Weekly Holiday

A Weekly Holiday

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Everything is special on Shabbat.


Purim & Rationalizing Evil

Purim & Rationalizing Evil

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Amalek -- how could we ever forget?


Snowflakes

Snowflakes

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

You are a unique piece in God's puzzle.


Empowering Others

Empowering Others

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

I want my children and students to be greater than me.


The Cheater

The Cheater

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Are we expecting too much from our kids at school?


Step Off Your Cliff

Step Off Your Cliff

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Face your fear and break through the barrier.


Crying Girl on Plane

Crying Girl on Plane

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What do you do when you witness poor parenting.


Lori's Stock Tip

Lori's Stock Tip

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The last place to cut back is with your charity dollars.


Dont Quit!

Dont Quit!

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Conquering frustration in one area of your life.


Valentine's Day Every Day

Valentine's Day Every Day

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Forget the commercialism and express your love every day.


Moving to Israel

Moving to Israel

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don't hold your kids back from living the ideals you taught them.


The Person Next Door

The Person Next Door

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Sometimes we take for granted the people closest to us.


Thinking and Overthinking

Thinking and Overthinking

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Getting in the right frame of mind to make decisions


Chanukah and Women

Chanukah and Women

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Women played an instrumental role in the Chanukah story.


Anyone Listening?

Anyone Listening?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Getting the runaround? There's always one direct line available.


Every Day is Thanksgiving

Every Day is Thanksgiving

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

The Jewish view of gratitude.


Walmart Dreams

Walmart Dreams

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why do so many of us want to be greeters at Walmart?


Fear Not

Fear Not

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don't pass your fears on to the next generation.


A Long Goodbye

A Long Goodbye

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Would you want to die suddenly in your sleep


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