Purim: The Prayers of Children
Our kids can teach us a lot about how to talk to God.
Give It Your All
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikDon’t run away from a problem. Be an agent of change instead.
Gameboys and Sustaining Dignity
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikA group of North American kids help poor kids in Israel.
Why Do Jews Leave Judaism?
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikJews need to make informed choices about their Judaism. Don’t be afraid to learn.
Parents or Kids: Who Needs the Other More?
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikThe answer isn’t as obvious as you think.
Memorial Boards in Cuba
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikInstead of building memorials, let’s invest in building the future generation of Jews.
Conflicting Emotions
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikLife is full of moments of happiness and sadness, all at once.
What’s Harder: Marriage or Parenting?
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikHere’s my answer, and I want to hear what you think.
The Jews of Cuba
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikSpreading Jewish wisdom to 1400 Jews who have been cut off from the world.
Stranded by Friends Getting Married
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikI’m happy for my friend, but I’m also jealous.
My Wedding Anniversary
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWho you marry is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make.
All Boats Rise
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikAll Jewish organizations are in the same ocean. So let’s help each other succeed.
The One Thing
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWhat is the most important thing on your to-do list? Do that first.
Free Ranging Children
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikShould parents let their kids walk to school by themselves?
Hard-Earned Wisdom
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikHelping others by sharing insights you gained through your life experiences.
Making the Effort
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWhen it comes to being there for others, don’t hesitate. You won’t regret it
Parenting as Whack-a-Mole
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikOn a scale of 1-10, how hard is the challenge of parenting?
Giving Positive Feedback
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikAt home and the workplace, focus your attention on what people around you are doing right.
God Bless America
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikOne thing I love about America is that as a nation they are not shy to talk about God.
Hiring People with Disabilities
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikA unique café is bringing out the best in people.
Jewish Bigotry
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikThe recent protests in Israel by Ethiopians reveal an all-too-common hypocrisy.
Spending Time with One Parent
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikWhen was the last time you spent time with just one parent?
Torah: The Ultimate Self Help Book
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikSo many tools for growth gleaned from modern psychology are found in the Torah.
How Husbands and Wives Talk to Each Other (Marriage Part 1)
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikHow do you speak to the most important person in your life?
When Sharing Derogatory Information (Part 3)
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikFulfilling three necessary conditions.
Going to Freedom
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikCleaning out our egos and bad habits in preparation for Passover.
What Is Gossip? (Part 2)
by Mrs. Lori PalatnikAny form of communication that reflects negatively on someone unless there is a positive, constructive purpose.
The Most Important Speech Ever Given by a French President on Anti-Semitism
President Macron equated anti-Zionism with anti-Semitism and said Jew-hatred wasn’t born with the Vichy regime, nor did it die after the liberation of France.
A Lone Israeli Soldier Finds a Family
Through a series of coincidences, Ari Abramowitz became a beloved member of the Novick family.
Rabbi Israel Meir Lau’s Revenge
A true story from Buchenwald, witnessed by Rabbi Lau when he was a young boy.
What is the Real Significance of the Temple in Jerusalem?
Why do Jews mourn the loss of the Temple today and pray for its restoration?
Canada's Multi-Million-Dollar Pay-Out to a Terrorist
Omar Khadr confessed to throwing the grenade that killed an American soldier.
Why Did Edward Reichmann Want to be Buried with his Socks On?
The incredible story about the dying billionaire's odd letter to his family.
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The Gender of God
By understanding God's manifestations in both male and female imagery, we can begin to unify our connection to the transcendence reality.
My 30-Day No Complaining Challenge
It was way harder than I thought. Here are my three main lessons.
7 Phrases to Create a Peaceful Family
Get in the habit of using these expressions to infuse calm into your home.
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Suffering and Consolation: A Father's Perspective
My daughter's battle with leukemia taught me how to find consolation even in the midst of terrible pain.
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Centrality of Israel
Why is Israel so important to Judaism, and why does the world pay it such an extraordinary amount of attention?
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Overcoming Loss through Reconnection
Now is the time to feel a relentless responsibility to create meaning in our lives and reconnect to what really matters.
In the Narrow Places: An Introduction to The Three Weeks
A brief overview of the three-week period of national mourning that begins this week.
A Letter to My Beloved on Tisha B’Av
I desperately yearn for the day we can reconcile and rebuild our home.
Holy Fire, Holy Music: The Piaseczna Niggun
A moving music video about the Piaseczna Rebbe, Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira.
A Dying Father's Last Message about Love
Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twerski's secret to a successful marriage.