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Passover is not spring cleaning.
Published: Saturday, April 12, 2008
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About the Author
Lori Palatnik
She recently relocated with her husband, Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik, to Washington, DC, where she is the Executive Director of The Jewish Women's Renaissance Project of Aish DC.
Lori is the author of "Friday Night and Beyond—The Shabbat Experience Step-by-Step", published by Jason Aronson; "Remember My Soul", Leviathan Press, which explains the Jewish concepts of soul and the afterlife and a guide to anyone who has ever lost a loved one; and "Gossip—Ten Pathways to Eliminate It From Your Life and Transform Your Soul", Simcha Press, featured on "Dr. Laura" and FoxNews.com.
(4) Devorah , April 15, 2008
Kol Hakavod!
Thank you Lori for keeping it real.
I know that Pesach is not about Spring cleaning but somehow we all get lost in it. Thanks for the wake up call!
(3) Ed Greene , April 15, 2008
So true, thank you
Lori,
Thank you for a great presentation and an even greater message. We should all be learning and teaching the meaning of meaning of our faith and our customs. We all have different size pans share the same history and destiny.
Thank you,
(2) Neal A. - Illinois , April 15, 2008
you did again Lori.....
Thanks Lori...you are the best...it helps putting things in perspective and realizing our potential...please come to Chicago and give a lecture or somethinge more for us midwesterners...
(1) Anonymous , April 13, 2008
don't sweat the small stuff
While it is easy to get caught up on small, particularly things, we often forget the larger picture of what G-d wants us to do. Certain details are flattering, but the question is: what is the overall purpose?
Passover should be about people and families getting together to embrace the freedom of our Jewish heritage.
It can be easy, however, to take things for granted if a certain catering hasn't arrived getting stressed out about it, and then racing to the catering shop to demand the ordered food. So, why not have a back-up system or enjoy cooking with others? My late bubbe was like this, full of worry and stress, so I hope now that she is RIP, she is in a much better, worry-free place before G-d.