About the Author


Lori Palatnik

Lori Palatnik is a writer and Jewish educator who has appeared on television and radio. She is the Founding Director of Momentum (formerly the JWRP) an international initiative that together with Israel's Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and over 300 partnering organizations worldwide, brings thousands of Jewish mothers (and now fathers) to Israel each year for a highly subsidized, 8-day transformational experience with a one-year follow-up program in their home cities. (www.momentumunlimited.org). She is a much sought-after international speaker based in Jerusalem. Follow Lori on Facebook, Instagram: @loripalatnik and Twitter: @LoriAlmostLive


Shabbat Morning Shul

A weekly highlight of spiritual inspiration and communal gathering.

Grace After Meals - Overview

No feast would be complete without thanking the One Above.

Devar Torah - Words of Torah

Elevate your Shabbat table talk to another dimension.

Blessing the Children

A magic, eternal moment of connection for parents and children.

Eishet Chayil

A special Shabbat song in honor of the Jewish woman.

Shalom Aleichem

Welcoming the angels before the start of the Friday night meal.

Friday Night Kiddush: How To

Whether grape juice or wine, you'll want to savor the moment.

Friday Night Shul

Powerful communal prayer can really get you in the spirit.

Washing for Bread

The symbolism and how-to of pouring water before the meal.

Shabbat Morning Kiddush and Meal

After morning services, a time for stories and song.

Ha-motzi Blessing for Bread

The steaming fresh challahs await.

Shabbat Candles: How To Light, Candle Lighting, & Blessings

Blessings and laws on lighting the Shabbat candles

 

Where's the Salt!

Don't blame, don't complain. A simple phrase that can change your life.

General Petraeus & Us

It’s no wonder Judaism forbids a man from being alone with a woman who is not his wife.

Step Off Your Cliff

Face your fear and break through the barrier.

A Kidney to Give

Why I donated my kidney to someone I didn't know.

What Do You Really Need?

Sukkot gets us back to basics.

Teshuvah - Fixing Mistakeskip

Mistakes will happen; fixing them so that they won't be repeated is the challenge of teshuvah.

Leah and the Lesson of Gratitude

Being a Jew is synonymous with expressing gratitude. Our matriarch Leah taught us to see everything in life as a gift.

Abraham

It's no wonder that going against the grain is part of the essence of being Jewish. Abraham was the world's first Jewish radical.

The Non-Jewish World of Disney

A Jewish princess does not wait for her prince.

Eight Great Chanukah Gifts for Kids

Being a role model for Jewish values is truly the gift of a lifetime.

 

Gossip: A 3-min Film

A little gossip never hurts anyone, right? Wrong!

The Magic of Havdalah

Shabbat comes to a close in a most dramatic and touching way.

Rules & Laws of Shabbat

What, how, why and where do all these laws come from?

Shabbat in One Hour (Or So)

How to whip up a yummy, nutritious Shabbat in no time flat.

Classic Menus

Quick overview of all the food you'll need for an awesome Shabbat.

Shabbat Songs Inspiration

Understanding the mystical attraction of song.

Candlelighting - Inspiration

Personal accounts of the power and beauty of Shabbat candles.

Friday Night Kiddush - Inspiration

Act I, Scene I. Kiddush.

Shabbat Challenges

Candid thoughts on getting adjusted.

Best Things About Shabbat

Personal thoughts on what makes Shabbat the highlight of every week.

Havdalah - How To

What is Havdalah? Wines, spices and candle. Easy as 1-2-3.

Grace After Meals - Text

Text of the Grace After Meals

Shabbat Checklist and Basic Laws

Your handy guide to prepare and organize for a spectacular Shabbat.

Preparing for Shabbat

Personal reflections on preparing ahead -- so that it all comes together.

Judging Others - And Yourself

We should always give others – and ourselves – the benefit of the doubt.

Who Is Honored? (part four)

Focusing on what is special about each person.

Who Is Rich? (part three)

The tool for being happy right now.

Who Is Brave? (part two)

Sometimes you gotta stand up and do what's right.

Who is Wise? (part 1)

The first of a 4-part series on character development.

Honoring Parents

Honoring parents is one of the hardest commandments in the Torah. Must you do everything they say? What if you disagree with them?

Brace for Impact

My emergency landing changed my life.

The Time to Reinvest is Now

Don't ask Mr. Soros or Mr. Buffett about when it is time to reinvest. Ask yourself.

A Practical Guide to Paying A Shiva Call

A short primer on how to comfort a mourner.

Where's the Respect?

Why kids should not call adults by their first names.

Dating after Marriage

When was the last time you and your spouse went out together on a date?

Journey to the Next World

What happens when you die? How does the life you lead in this world affect your experience of the next world?

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