Explore every episode of the podcast Remember My Soul: The Audiobook

A path of reflection and inspiration for those moving through the stages of Jewish mourning – and beyond. 

About the Book: 

Momentum Founding Director Lori Palatnik’s beautiful guide to life’s most painful moments, Remember My Soul, is now available as a free audio journey.

Remember My Soul explores Jewish ideas of the soul, death, and the afterlife. It guides us through the traditions and rituals of shiva (the Jewish mourning period), and offers thirty days of guided exercises that comfort the mourner and – according to Jewish mystical tradition – the soul of the departed.

Remember My Soul welcomes those without prior knowledge of Judaism or the way Judaism understands and approaches death, loss, and mourning. Those who have suffered a recent loss – and those for whom a distant loss continues to be a struggle – will find insight, inspiration, and resolution in this powerful audio journey.

A thoughtful question during a late-night phone call becomes the catalyst for Lori Palatnik’s exploration of the Jewish response to death.

Who are the major players in the five books of Moses, and what can we learn from them? 

When we talk about the Torah, we are often referring to both written and oral law. What is the latter?

The Talmud is our go-to library of ethics, philosophy, and law – so, why is there so much arguing on its pages?

When we lose someone, we say the Kaddish – though its words can be challenging to understand. 

We can bring so much light and love into the world with our words. “Lashon hara” is what happens when we choose to do the opposite.

What are our intentions when we speak about others? How can we use words to help, instead of hurt?

According to our sages, we can tell a lie in only three circumstances.

Does God hear our prayers? Must we utter them only in a house of worship?

Is anything too big or too small to ask of God?

What is Shabbat?

What’s so special about our day of rest? How can it help us grow?

Death puts us in touch with our souls. Understanding the cycle of life helps us live a more meaningful present.

Every holiday is a special opportunity for us to understand where we have come from and where we are going. 

Why keep kosher? What can this mitzvah teach us?

Putting effort into keeping a healthy friendship alive is one of the holiest things we can do – but how?

What happens when we make mistakes? How do we move forward?

In order to love others, we need to understand what it is – and how to find it.

Every moment of life is a gift. How might we learn to truly appreciate it and take pleasure in its source?

The life of our forefather Abraham can teach us valuable lessons about our own.

Arrogance blocks our potential for wisdom. Humility is the key to our growth.

To live with bravery, we must conquer our more basic animal inclinations.

The key to true richness is the ability to take pleasure in what we have.

Lori Palatnik maps out meaningful ways we can remember our loved ones through actionable steps we can take every single day. 

Who do you admire? What qualities do you value and reward?

When it comes to this well-known mitzvah, it’s our attitude that matters. The challenge is finding the balance we need to fulfill it.

Jerusalem is the eternal heart of the Jewish people. If we get to know her, it is where we can all feel at home and at peace.

It’s okay to struggle with the concept of God. In fact, it’s commanded of us.

Shiva is our blueprint for mourning. If we follow its structure, we can move through loss together as a community.

Explore answers to the most frequently asked questions about Jewish life, death, burial, shiva, mourning, and the afterlife.

May their memories be for a blessing – and may their stories always help us learn and grow.  

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Humans can be so quick to judge others. How might we do better?

Being human means we will make mistakes. Where do we go from there?

Knowledge leads to action. Don’t be afraid to seek and question.

Why were we created? Why are we still here? Is there a plan for us?

If we weren’t created to serve God, why were we created in the first place?

How we think about God can change the way we live our lives – for the better.

The Torah has played an integral role in the lives of Jewish people for millennia. Why?