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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by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Waking up to a world filled with gifts.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Transcending the pettiness that divides us.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Understanding the mystical attraction of song.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
What is so abhorrent about the pig?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Why kids should not call adults by their first names.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Whether grape juice or wine, you'll want to savor the moment.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
What I learned from my mother: A personal appreciation.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
A magic, eternal moment of connection for parents and children.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Shabbat comes to a close in a most dramatic and touching way.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Have we forgotten what it means to give honor?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
A special Shabbat song in honor of the Jewish woman.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
A Jewish princess does not wait for her prince.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
What makes you lose your cool? Is it really worth it?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Act I, Scene I. Kiddush.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Making your home a welcoming place.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Welcoming the angels before the start of the Friday night meal.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Personal thoughts on what makes Shabbat the highlight of every week.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
If it's our Day of Judgment, why are we so happy?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Choose your social pressure wisely.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Powerful communal prayer can really get you in the spirit.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
As the sun approaches the horizon, the magic begins.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
How to enjoy your family this Passover.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
When we clean out the stuff, we're cleaning out ourselves.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
'"I was young and stupid." Were you really?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Why we decided no.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
When was the last time you and your spouse went out together on a date?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Being a role model for Jewish values is truly the gift of a lifetime.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Candid thoughts on getting adjusted.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Beware of those rational lies.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Sometimes it's best to go to sleep angry.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Are they going to be dead or divorced?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
What it takes to ensure your granchildren will marry Jewish.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
One way how we can carry on Rabbi Weinberg's legacy.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
My emergency landing changed my life.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Don't pretend the energy isn't there.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Coping with the emotional and spiritual issues of this difficult time.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
New beginnings are hard for all of us.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Would you send your husband or son to the front lines to fight for the Jewish People?
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.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
My battle with bed bugs.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Two important insights about marriage.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Don't ask Mr. Soros or Mr. Buffett about when it is time to reinvest. Ask yourself.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
'Tis the season to know what it means to be a Jew.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Why do I need to follow the news?
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Every person is unique and matters.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Pick one mitzvah you're going to do to the ultimate.
by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
Lincoln's original proclamation was a tribute to the Almighty.