There is no other place like the Land of Israel.

by Mrs. Lori Palatnik
In honour of L, who has helped me realize
every beautiful emotion imaginable
and for reminding me that being true to myself
will always get me everything I want in life,
however long it takes.

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Published: May 7, 2011

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Visitor Comments: 13

(10) gabrielle, July 12, 2011 8:37 PM

do you live here now?

glad to hear all the aish people are finally coming to the holy land! its the only place to be a really true jew in every sense. kol hakavod

(9) Danny K, May 11, 2011 6:52 PM

Well said

Beautiful Lori, miss seeing you for Shabbos.

(8) orah, May 11, 2011 11:32 AM

Come make aliyah, Lori--and all the rest of the Diaspora Jews!

Intelligent, productive Jews like you are desperately needed in the State of Israel! The most meaningful contribution a Jew can make is living here with us, sending your kids to school, riding the busses, and working in Israel. I left the USA 25 years ago; it's not easy, but since when is being Jewish easy?!

(7) Anonymous, May 10, 2011 8:43 PM

Why staying abroad?

Israel waits for you - Home is where they let you in - Israel is our Home! This is the only and best place in the world - and it is ours! Being abroad means doing mitzwot just for not forgetting them. Living in Israel means completely accepting the Thora, demanding us to live here, constructing a Jewish country and preparing the arrival of Moshiah!

(6) michelle, May 10, 2011 3:01 PM

u made me cry. i lived in israel for 3 years...best place everrr!!!

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About the Author

Mrs. Lori Palatnik

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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