_(english).jpg "Taking the Spiritual Dive")
_(english).jpg "Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Genes")
_(english).jpg "When Bad Things Happen")
_(english).jpg "Judaism and the 12-Step Program")
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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.
Follow Lori on Twitter, @LoriAlmostLive
Universal Jew
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWe may have different customs and languages, but Jewish wisdom speaks to us all.
Expanding Time
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikBy using your time for others, God will somehow give you more time.
Jewish Idealism
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikA key difference between living in Israel and the United States.
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Candlelighting - Inspiration
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikPersonal accounts of the power and beauty of Shabbat candles.
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Shabbat Afternoon and Third Meal
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikFor many, the last part of Shabbat is the more spiritually fulfilling.
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Preparing for Shabbat
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikPersonal reflections on preparing ahead -- so that it all comes together.
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The Three A's of Marriage
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikAttention, affection and appreciation. It's not rocket science.
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Shabbat Checklist and Basic Laws
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikYour handy guide to prepare and organize for a spectacular Shabbat.
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_(english).gif "Laws of Shabbat for Beginners")
Laws of Shabbat for Beginners
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWhat, how, why and where do all these laws come from?
_(english).gif "Grace After Meals - Overview")
Grace After Meals - Overview
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikNo feast would be complete without thanking the One Above.
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Shabbat Morning Kiddush and Meal
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikAfter morning services, a time for stories and song.
Jewish Convert to Islam
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWhy couldn't she find what she was looking for in Judaism?
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Shabbat in One Hour (Or So)
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikHow to whip up a yummy, nutritious Shabbat in no time flat.
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Shabbat Morning Shul
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikA weekly highlight of spiritual inspiration and communal gathering.
_(english).jpg "Devar Torah - Words of Torah")
Devar Torah - Words of Torah
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikElevate your Shabbat table talk to another dimension.
_(english).jpg "A Practical Guide to Paying A Shiva Call")
A Practical Guide to Paying A Shiva Call
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikA one-page primer on how to comfort a mourner.
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Classic Menus
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikQuick overview of all the food you'll need for an awesome Shabbat.
_(english).jpg "What Do You Really Need?")
_(english).jpg "Ha-motzi Blessing for Bread")
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