The terrorist invoked the Torah’s principle “an eye for an eye” to justify his violence. He’s tragically misguided.
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.
Critically wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, Asael Lubotzky dramatically transforms from victim to healer.
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November 26, 2011
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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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(8) Anonymous, January 5, 2012 7:58 PM
Indianapolis!
I was born in Montreal, Canada but lived in Indianapolis from infancy through high school, the marvelous Shortridge High School, when I moved to Los Angeles to live and attend college. I am delighted to hear about the activities in the Jewish community in Indianapollis!
(7) Susan Aizenman, December 1, 2011 6:04 PM
Wonderful program
Lori, you are doing a great job in getting women to learn and share the beauty of Israel and our faith. I am turning 65 and have worked within the Jewish community for most of my life. A few years after moving from NY to Charlotte, NC I became involved in fighting Christian evangelical missionaries. They seek to convert Jews through the lie that you can believe in Jesus (they say Yehoshua) and still be a practicing Jew. I receive help from jews for hudaism but have a very hard time getting Jews in my area to help educate about and expose the multitude of messianic "Jewish" groups here. Perhaps you have some suggestions. Thank you.
(6) Chana Penina, November 29, 2011 11:59 PM
Kol Hakovod
Lori, you are an inspiration. I never aspired to being a leader, but you make me want to get up and start a soul train (I live in a very orthodox area though). Keep up the great work. Hatzlocho Rabba.
(5) Mati, November 29, 2011 5:31 PM
Lubbock is off the map
What about Lubbock, TX? Why does everyone abandon it? Chabad, your organizations, etc. etc. Guess everyone beleives that there are not enough Jews and woe, the Jews here slowly sink into the quicksand of xtian ideals, paradigms, and definitions.
(4) Joyce Oxfeld, November 29, 2011 2:30 PM
I've never been to Israel, I'm going to be 58
I live in Philadelphia and go the Orthodox shuls where I went before I had to move due my housing situation. I am now in Public Housing in a neighborhood to far to walk. I attend Shabbos by staying with friends overnight. I have a fixed income and cannot afford to go tho Israel on my own.