Ruth Andrew Ellenson is a writer and journalist whose work has
appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, People, Forward,
Ha'aretz, and many other publications. She received the National
Jewish Book Award for the national bestseller The Modern Jewish
Girl's Guide to Guilt (Penguin Random House), which was selected
by Hadassah as a featured book club selection. The daughter of a
rabbi and a Daughter of the American Revolution, Ellenson was born
in Jerusalem and raised in New York and Los Angeles. She received
her MFA from Columbia University. Ellenson's recent editorial
collaborations include Why Be Jewish? A Testament (Twelve)
written with the late philanthropist Edgar M. Bronfman. Ellenson
is a star speaker who has traveled internationally to address the
complexities and joys of Jewish identity for women of all ages, and
her book has become a favorite choice among reading groups for
the intense and spirited discussions it provokes.
Ms. Ellenson is represented by the Harry Walker Agency for speaking
engagements.
harrywalker.com/speakers/ruth-andrew-ellenson
"Strong and moving stories about what it means... to be a Jewish
woman in today’s world."—Los Angeles Times
"Lively and intelligent."—Seattle Times
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