We fell in love. It didn’t matter that I was a New York Jew and she was a devout Christian who grew up on a farm.
Now more than ever, the world can benefit from the Decalogue’s contemporary lessons.
Charles Ramsey’s past doesn’t negate the heroism he showed in rescuing Amanda Berry.
Exploring Judaism’s unique claim that no other religion in history has made.
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
Do I need to slow my climb up the corporate ladder in order to get married?
I was a master at creating false intimacy. Until I realized I was missing out on true love.
A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.
The Jewish stages of mourning raises one from the abyss of despair to the normalcy of daily life.
A teenager is a formerly sweet and obedient child who turns into an extra-terrestrial, overnight.
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
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September 19, 2010
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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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(5) Alina, September 27, 2010 7:34 PM
Thanks Lori, It's goingto be my second year reading the Torah! Thank you for your words.
(4) Anonymous, September 26, 2010 6:18 PM
great
I am going through the Chumash with a learning partner first time. Like you i just want to know who is who, and a bit of a time line even though the Chumash does not put a heavy emphasis on accurate dating. I was wondering how i should approach the Chumash my next time around. Your clip tells me that there are many levels to go around the second time. Thank you.
(3) Anonymous, September 26, 2010 2:38 PM
SIMCHAS torah
Beautifully said, life is like a down escalator and we have to keep climbing or else inevitably we will fall.. i think the name "simchas torah" sheds even more light on this idea- not only are we just going through the torah again, true we have a new perspective, but even with that we have to be excited by it and have that happiness of starting again! If we open our eyes and be excited to read through it again with a new outlook who knows what we will find... its exciting!
(2) Nava, September 23, 2010 6:58 AM
The Jewish Journey Never Ends
Reading Torah is a lifetime read. We can read it by the daily readings at home along with all the Jews around the world reading the same scriptures for the day. Reading Torah, brings the Jewish people together traveling the same path. It is what binds us together as a people.
(1) Anonymous, September 23, 2010 6:39 AM
Thanks Lori for the encouragement.