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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(9) Emiel Gwosdz, January 17, 2013 8:31 AM
have confidence
I asked for strength - and God gave me difficulties to make me strong I asked for wisdom - and God gave me problems to teach me solve I asked for prosperity - and God gave me brain and brawn to work I asked for courage - and God gave me dangers to overcome I asked for love - and God gave me people ... in order to help I asked for favors - and God gave me opportunities I received nothing I asked, I received everything I needed! This is what we can expect from our great Shepherd Hashem. So do not think too far ahead, Hashem does on his time in the circumstances the best for ourselves and for others.
(8) Edwin Hissink, January 5, 2013 12:46 PM
you thought me :-)
Thank you
(7) Anonymous, January 2, 2013 4:00 PM
The only words I could say right now are "Thank You" Lori.
Lori, your words, your wisdom, your beautiful way of communicating are so inspiring. I love starting my day with you. I don't want this "series" to end. Thank you Lori and thank you Hashem for bringing her to me.
(6) Maria Dodoc, January 2, 2013 1:42 PM
Thanks.
Thank You!
(5) Basha, January 1, 2013 9:43 PM
mitzvah
you know, whatever mitzvah is achieved, it is only 50% of a good deed, the other 50% belongs to the recipient, just for being there! - so, in from my concept, one needs to do at least two mitzvahs to make a whole! childish, maybe but to be a donor, of whatever, is wholly satisfying.