The ‘Big Bang Theory’ star speaks frankly about her Jewish identity.
Is Time magazine over the line with its cover photo of a mother breastfeeding her toddler son?
Parents – and God – love their children unconditionally, no matter what they do.
Somehow we always know how to seek Jerusalem, whether it's by Babylon's rivers or the Hudson.
Your mother is emotionally abusing you. Get out, to a healthy, safe place where you can love and be loved.
Shin is the first person born and raised in a North Korean monstrous slave-labor prison to escape and tell his harrowing tale.
Our marriage is not my husband’s priority. I had no idea that I would be a slave to his career.
Protect us from those well-meaning friends, teachers and therapists who think they know our children better than we do.
I want to marry a Jewish guy, but they all seem to be dating non-Jewish women!
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At Sinai we moved above and beyond, where the whole truth dwells.
A fascinating, big picture overview of the holiday of Shavuot and the Ten Commandments.
A 3-part original online film, starring Academy Award nominee Elliott Gould.
A 3-part original online film, starring Academy Award nominee Elliott Gould.
You're never alone in Israel.
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March 27, 2011
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Todah, Mrs Lori Palatnik I was told by a dear friend to view your tape. My son Joshua is leaving next year to the IDF, after college. I could only think who will be there for him on shabbath, sukkots, our holy days--you said it all--thank you sometimes i wonder am i afraid of them leaving on their own or i am afraid of being alone. i have two jewish sons, the other wants to be a Rabbi, also live in Israel. shalom, sarida
Your story just touched me and all I knew was that as I listened, I cried. Its so lovely and touching to know that every soldier is embraced as a child who belongs. That sense of belonging is remarkable. I hope you realize how blessed you,your son and your family really are !
this is a wonderful video. i love watch lori almost live each week im 18 and converting to judasim from catholism. and this site is great and this blog has been a great help. keep up the good work and thank you:)
never judge
This is another beautiful example of how we should never ever judge each other, because you just. never. know. Especially here in Israel. I am dati, and have experienced very (!) secular looking people saying "with God's help." I have been on a bus in Jerusalem, where a young woman in a tank top and mini skirt pulled a book out of her bag - and started saying tehillim. My *extremely* secular landlord took my around my apartment when I first moved in to show me which rooms required mezuzot ("No on de basroom"). Despite my headscarf ;) You just never know. And yes, your son will be well taken care of! :) Kol Hakavod to him for wanting to be here to serve.
Lone Soldier
Lori, You reminded me that my son was the first 'Chayal Boded". When he turned 18 years in 1977, he couldn't wait to travel to Israel to join the army....Golani, of course. He did not know Hebrew. It was a time when it was unusual for American boys to go to Israel just to join the army. He suffered terribly from fellow soldiers and his Commander all of whom did not understand why an American would come to Israel to join the army. It took an Israeli reporter to write about him to change the rules for "Chayal Boded". 11 years later his younger brother followed in his footsteps and his term of service was much different. He eventually made Aliyah.
Lori Palatnik is an author and Jewish educator who has appeared on television and radio and has lectured on five continents, illuminating traditional practices and life-styles for our contemporary world. She and her husband, Rabbi Yaakov Palatnik, live in Washington, DC, where she is Executive Director of the Jewish Women's Renaissance Project. Lori is the author of "Friday Night and Beyond—The Shabbat Experience Step-by-Step"; "Remember My Soul", 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", featured on "Dr. Laura" and FoxNews.com.
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