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Books

Eight books so far.

Elana is an anthropologist and educator who writes mostly about culture, language, and gender. These are Elana's books, so far.

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New · October 2026

Toxic Tactics

79 patterns of abusive language that have become normalized in our culture, and how to recognize, name, and heal from them.

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In My Jewish State

2024 · Memoir & rhetorical analysis
“One of the most insightful observers of contemporary Israeli culture.” — Prof. Susannah Heschel, Dartmouth
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When Rabbis Abuse

Power, gender & status in Jewish culture
“A must read.” — Letty Cottin Pogrebin
Best Jewish Non-Fiction (Hey Alma)
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Conversations with My Body

Essays on Elana's life as a Jewish woman
“Trailblazing!” — Tel Aviv Review of Books
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Masala Mamas

Recipes & stories of women changing their communities
“Incredibly informative and inspiring.” — Jenny Chandler, UN Special Ambassador
Gourmand Award
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The War on Women in Israel

2014 · Religious radicalism & the women fighting back
“Cutting, candid, and lucid.” — Publishers Weekly
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Educating in the Divine Image

2013 · with Chaya Rosenfeld Gorsetman
“An important contribution to Modern Orthodox day-school education.” — Rabbi Jeffrey S. Fox
National Jewish Book Award
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The Men's Section

2011 · Orthodox Jewish men in an egalitarian world
Based on 54 interviews with men in partnership minyanim.
National Jewish Book Award