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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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Shabbat: Recognizing Your Creator

Shabbat: Recognizing Your Creator

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Waking up to a world filled with gifts.


Shavuot: Standing at Sinai

Shavuot: Standing at Sinai

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Transcending the pettiness that divides us.


Shabbat Songs Inspiration

Shabbat Songs Inspiration

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Understanding the mystical attraction of song.


Swine!

Swine!

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What is so abhorrent about the pig?


Where's the Respect?

Where's the Respect?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why kids should not call adults by their first names.


Friday Night Kiddush: How To

Friday Night Kiddush: How To

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Whether grape juice or wine, you'll want to savor the moment.


Mother's Day

Mother's Day

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What I learned from my mother: A personal appreciation.


Blessing the Children

Blessing the Children

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

A magic, eternal moment of connection for parents and children.


The Magic of Havdalah

The Magic of Havdalah

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Shabbat comes to a close in a most dramatic and touching way.


Dad's Chair

Dad's Chair

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Have we forgotten what it means to give honor?


Eishet Chayil

Eishet Chayil

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

A special Shabbat song in honor of the Jewish woman.


The Non-Jewish World of Disney

The Non-Jewish World of Disney

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

A Jewish princess does not wait for her prince.


Anger

Anger

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What makes you lose your cool? Is it really worth it?


Friday Night Kiddush - Inspiration

Friday Night Kiddush - Inspiration

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Act I, Scene I. Kiddush.


Bed and Breakfast

Bed and Breakfast

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Making your home a welcoming place.


Shalom Aleichem

Shalom Aleichem

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Welcoming the angels before the start of the Friday night meal.


Best Things About Shabbat

Best Things About Shabbat

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Personal thoughts on what makes Shabbat the highlight of every week.


Here Comes the Judge

Here Comes the Judge

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

If it's our Day of Judgment, why are we so happy?


Community

Community

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Choose your social pressure wisely.


Friday Night Shul

Friday Night Shul

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Powerful communal prayer can really get you in the spirit.


Candle Lighting: How To

Candle Lighting: How To

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

As the sun approaches the horizon, the magic begins.


Family Gathering

Family Gathering

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

How to enjoy your family this Passover.


Passover Drawers

Passover Drawers

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

When we clean out the stuff, we're cleaning out ourselves.


Baseball Hero

Baseball Hero

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

'"I was young and stupid." Were you really?


TV or no TV

TV or no TV

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why we decided no.


Dating after Marriage

Dating after Marriage

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

When was the last time you and your spouse went out together on a date?


Eight Great Chanukah Gifts for Kids

Eight Great Chanukah Gifts for Kids

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Being a role model for Jewish values is truly the gift of a lifetime.


Shabbat Challenges

Shabbat Challenges

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Candid thoughts on getting adjusted.


Rationalizing

Rationalizing

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Beware of those rational lies.


The 24-Hour Rule

The 24-Hour Rule

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Sometimes it's best to go to sleep angry.


Parents in Movies

Parents in Movies

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Are they going to be dead or divorced?


Out of Faith

Out of Faith

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

What it takes to ensure your granchildren will marry Jewish.


Rabbi Weinberg's Love

Rabbi Weinberg's Love

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

One way how we can carry on Rabbi Weinberg's legacy.


Brace for Impact

Brace for Impact

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

My emergency landing changed my life.


Platonic?

Platonic?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don't pretend the energy isn't there.


ABCs of Death & Mourning

ABCs of Death & Mourning

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Coping with the emotional and spiritual issues of this difficult time.


First Day On the Job

First Day On the Job

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

New beginnings are hard for all of us.


Answering Israel's Call

Answering Israel's Call

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Would you send your husband or son to the front lines to fight for the Jewish People?


Friends & Acquaintances

Friends & Acquaintances

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

It's no accident that the Hebrew word for friend means 'attachment' – because a real friend is bound to you through thick and thin.


What's Bugging You?

What's Bugging You?

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

My battle with bed bugs.


Getting Married

Getting Married

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Two important insights about marriage.


The Time to Reinvest is Now

The Time to Reinvest is Now

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Don't ask Mr. Soros or Mr. Buffett about when it is time to reinvest. Ask yourself.


Chanukah's Glow

Chanukah's Glow

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

'Tis the season to know what it means to be a Jew.


In the News

In the News

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Why do I need to follow the news?


God's Complete World

God's Complete World

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Every person is unique and matters.


Corner the Market

Corner the Market

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Pick one mitzvah you're going to do to the ultimate.


Giving Thanks

Giving Thanks

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Lincoln's original proclamation was a tribute to the Almighty.


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