A young girl's struggles and triumphs unite a community with meaning, love and growth.
A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
Should I move to Israel to reclaim my love or am I chasing a dead end?
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
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.
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Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
In the 1960’s they used to say “Don’t trust anyone over 30”; Now, they say “Don’t trust anyone who looks older than 30!”
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
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September 18, 2012
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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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(6) P.K., October 19, 2012 11:52 AM
response to "Life of the Party"
For Yiddim, this reminds me that Torah Services are the Party, and as long as we focus our higher mind (Nefesh Elokeet) and body to live by the Torah Moshe, HaShem allows us to be the "Life of the Party" for Olam haZeh too!!!!
(5) tami, October 16, 2012 5:58 PM
I think I'm Chaim soul, and Bracha body! :P I love this website. Toda for making all the awesome posts.
(4) SHIVURI FIKILE, September 23, 2012 6:17 AM
hi i'm enjoy and intereted in reading more and learning more from you. your messages has shaped me into a new creature. thaks to Ish
(3) Abood Radwan, September 21, 2012 11:28 PM
Life is short ( live your life )
Finally, I knew it from a long time that I'm not the only one and god create more Chaim !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(2) ursula verena RüEGG, September 21, 2012 10:23 AM
great speech from Mrs. Lori Palatnik
I heard all of the last words of her, I am happy to be in one spirit with you I love ISRAEL, the Jewish people, I think in my forefathers I get a little bit jewish blood, I always loved Israel and I defend, not what all my friends was thinking no we must help Palestina, so I think the LORD himselves gave me that LOVE AMEN bless you all thanks for beeing ONE SPIRIT - united in the Ruach Ha Kodesh AMEN - greetings from Switzerland