Lori Prashker-Thomas, at The Blogs

Mar 22, 2021, 7:35 AM

Survival is a word I hear a lot these days. With the pandemic, the social and political climate, we are all in survival mode. It is a tumultuous time we are now in. The social and political time we...

Apr 12, 2020, 6:10 AM

Passover under quarantine – an evolution

I have been sitting for the last few days and thinking…Thinking about the past, thinking about the present and thinking about the future. But I keep coming back to this idea of religion and faith. I grew up with...

Dec 21, 2019, 9:15 AM

Managing Your Grief at the Holidays

You can’t ignore that it’s holiday time. You walk down the street and see Christmas and Chanukah decorations, you hear Christmas music in stores, people are shopping and getting ready to celebrate. Meanwhile, I sit and wish that my...

Sep 10, 2019, 10:36 PM

My Life & Trying To End It

The topic of suicide and mental health is very rarely discussed, and I think there needs to be a lot of light brought to the subject of depression and mental illness. The time has come to #endthestigma. It should...

Jun 4, 2019, 10:22 AM

Does Adoption Stigma Drive Women to Abortion Regrets?

Lori Prashker-Thomas a proud Jewish Birth Mother. Photo courtesy of Michael W. Thomas/ShadowCatcher Photography, LLC

AUTHOR’S NOTE: I am pro-choice. I believe in a woman’s right to legal abortions, period. No one should be forced into any choice -- parenting, adoption, or abortion. At the same time, it is also true that my believing...

Mar 8, 2019, 7:20 AM

Is the Jewish community anti-adoption?

Is the Jewish community anti-adoption? “Of course not!” you say. From Reform to Orthodox, Jewish families across America are always adopting children. The majority of American Jewish women in the non-orthodox community are averaging less than 2 biological children....

Sep 7, 2018, 10:57 PM

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Vulnerable pregnant women need more than abortion access

Illustrative: Ultrasound. (via Shutterstock)

Pregnant women need unconditional help from the Jewish community, whatever path they choose

May 8, 2016, 6:45 PM

To Be a Jewish Mother

I pride myself on high productivity and efficiency in my work. I own a successful photography business and have helped run a variety of organizations. Give me a list; I will get it done, on time or faster! If only...

About Me

Lori Prashker-Thomas is a Jewish Birth Mother, who advocates for other Jewish women, both as a speaker and writer, as well as an advocate for those who have suffered or continue to suffer from Ludwig's Angina, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and other illnesses. Lori is also Owner and Officiant at Ceremonies by Lori and is Co-Owner of ShadowCatcher Photography with her husband, Michael W. Thomas.

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