Scaling Outreach Through the "True" Family Influencer with Lori Palatnik

Inspired to Lead

This episode features an in-depth interview with Lori Palatnik, the founding director of Momentum, an international nonprofit organization that aims to engage Jewish mothers worldwide to strengthen their Jewish identity and connection to Israel. Lori shares her personal journey from a non-prioritized Jewish upbringing in Canada to becoming a social entrepreneur in the Jewish community, highlighting the pivotal moments that led to her deep involvement in Judaism and the inception of Momentum.

The organization, recognized for its transformative trips to Israel for mothers, has significantly impacted participants by enhancing their family lives and Jewish identities, resulting in over 23,000 women from 36 countries being engaged in partnership with over 400 organizations, including the Israeli government. Lori discusses the challenges and successes of leading Momentum, emphasizing the power of investing in Jewish mothers as influencers of the home and the future of Jewish generations. The episode reflects on the importance of being 'all in' for meaningful work, the impact of Jewish values on leadership, and the profound ripple effect of positive change within the Jewish community.

00:00 Welcome to Inspire to Lead: The Journey Begins 01:58 Introducing Momentum: Transforming Jewish Mothers Worldwide 03:02 The Power of Mothers: Shaping Families and Futures 04:38 Lori's Personal Journey: From Toronto to Transformation 08:05 Discovering a New Path: Lori's Shift to Observance and Leadership 27:17 The Birth of Momentum: A Vision for Global Jewish Engagement 30:31 The Importance of Scaling and Avoiding Comfort 32:07 Creating Momentum: The Birth of a Movement 34:05 The Power of Shared Values and Vision 36:43 Momentum's Impact and Growth 43:41 Navigating Challenges and Criticism 51:01 The Journey of Faith and Leadership 57:01 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Lori Palatnik is the Founding Director of Momentum (formerly JWRP). She is a world-renowned Jewish educator, speaker, writer, and media personality, who has lectured all over the world. Lori has authored four books: Friday Night and Beyond, Gossip, Remember My Soul, and Turn Your Husband Into Your Soul Mate. In 2014, Lori was named one of the ten “Women to Watch” by Jewish Women International in recognition of her contribution to Jewish women throughout the world. Hadassah named Lori one of the “Most Outstanding Jewish American Women of Our Time” and Izzy included Lori in its “Global Jewish 100” list for moving Jewish culture forward. In 2020, Lori was selected to light the “Diaspora” torch at the national ceremony for Israel’s 72nd Independence Day.

Lori lives with her husband in Jerusalem.

https://momentumunlimited.org

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