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Acknowledging Others

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik

Who profoundly impacted your life?

Published: September 6, 2008

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Visitor Comments: 14

(14) Iris, June 18, 2009 8:10 PM

Thought provoking topic-Thank You

There are several people throughtout my childhood that really had a profound effect on the way I live my life today. Just being around them, I learned so much about yiddishkeit, and how I wanted to live my life. I am still zoche to have several of these individuals still in my life. I try to emulate their good actions and mitzvot, as best as they taught me to. Thank you to my dear frinds out in Chicago. May you all have many years of nachas from your children,grandchildren and great grandchildren.

(13) Michael Deverett, September 12, 2008 9:18 AM

Great story, thanks for sharing with us

Thank you Lori for sharing that beautiful story with us.

(12) Andria, September 11, 2008 1:56 PM

Many thanks to you!

Every week I am refreshed by your words of encouragement! Thank you for causing me to think and adjust. May Hashem bless you.

(11) Mark Jacobi, September 10, 2008 7:57 AM

Hi Lori - when are you coming to our city?

Hi Lori Shana Tova! My family and I love your words and wisdom - when are you coming to our city - do you have schedule we would love to see you in person and here more words of wisdom. Mark Jacobi and Family

(10) Jonathan Isdale, September 10, 2008 5:18 AM

I acknowledge waht you say-

Not being vey observant I always watch your commetaries and often find comfort in listening to what you say.I certainly hear you and am starting again to find my roots in Australia.

(9) Anonymous, September 9, 2008 8:32 PM

I love your videos.

I always look to see when Aish has new videos, and I especially look for yours, because I know you you will say something of importance with warmth and caring. I can't thank you enough.

(8) Micheline, September 9, 2008 3:59 PM

to Lori

Lori, I write from Belgium and I have learned already so much from you. It is like you are a mother and a friend who gives me advice and wisdom. So I can give also the right way to my children. Thank you and Hashem may bless you!

(7) Rosen, September 9, 2008 1:27 PM

influential people

There can be many influential people that help influence and inspire one's life, regardless of whether they love or dislike the individual - for those who "dislike" a particular individual, that individual can ultimately learn better ways of coping with others, especially since one cannot please everybody. The influential people in my life would start off with my mother and father, then comes teachers and classmates in school, and if one has the time to go over to Israel, they find profound inspiration by the people and the atmosphere there to build significant relationships and friendships. What's also influential can be the power of words (at least for those who have a good memory and auditory learning skills). We should be careful what we say to others in order to say the right words diplomatically, because words can either hurt or inspire. It's also best not to condescend, because it can often be picked up or perceived that way. All in all, it's great when you have heartwarming memories to look back on when it comes to the generosity others have done for you, as well as the generosity you have done for others. It's all a matter of wishing one another well.

(6) Anonymous, September 9, 2008 10:35 AM

For ever grateful

Dear Lori, I know I have told you many times how important you have been in my life. But I do not get tired of thanking you for a wonderful husband, a life of torah and your ongoing wonderful videos that allow us, who are faraway from you, to keep you close and.... almost live! Love you! Deborah

(5) ruth housman, September 9, 2008 10:20 AM

a smiel in the mind!

Dear Lori, thank you for this most beautiful commentary, from the heart. There are so many people in my life who have enriched me on this journey. Some I have managed to reach, and others, well, I remember them, but not their names, it was as handshakes in the dark, a passing comment, a passage up a mountain path, a light here, and a light there, all these blinking lights, so many stars, that opened up, for me, another world and they may never know, and I might never know all their names. For those whose names are close to me I thank them. This is such a beautiful commentary! I want to thank YOU! Ruth

(4) elizabeth, September 9, 2008 9:49 AM

Thank you

I want to do as you suggested...I really appreciate your comments and encouragement. I lost my husband in January of this year and often you encourage me as I am going through the grief and the adjustments that go with it. Thank you.

(3) Anonymous, September 8, 2008 9:23 PM

thank you

Lori, I can not be thankful enough for all that you did for me and my family before and after my mother passed four years ago at this time. You are truly a amazing person with a caring heart. May you be blessed in this upcoming year. Thank you, Vanessa

(2) yael, September 8, 2008 5:12 PM

you're a great inspiration

I always enjoy unwinding and listening to you. It adds more quality to my daily thoughts. MAy you continue to succeed in touching so many lives! Thank you!

(1) Anonymous, September 8, 2008 2:53 AM

THAHK YOU

Dear Lori, you are a source of inspiration to me. you helped me already in so many aspects of my life. thank you. i hope i can pass on a little bit of what i learnt from you to other people. may hashem bless you and your loved once. with deep gratetude Chana

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Mrs. Lori Palatnik

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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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