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Emuna Elon
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| Born | אמונה אלון 28 April 1955 Jerusalem, Israel |
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| Nationality | Israeli |
| Notable awards | Prime Minister's Prize for Hebrew Literary Works (2015) |
| Spouse | Binyamin Elon |
| Children | Ori Elon |
Emuna Elon (born in 1955) is a well-known Israeli author, journalist, and someone who works to improve the lives of women. Her name, Emuna, means "faith" in Hebrew.
About Emuna Elon
Emuna Elon was born in 1955 in Jerusalem, Israel. Her father was Rabbi Pinchas Hacohen Peli, a respected rabbi and professor. She grew up in both Jerusalem and New York City. While in New York, she attended a special school called the High School of Music and Art.
Emuna Elon lived for many years in a place called Beit El. Today, she lives in the Rehavia neighborhood of Jerusalem. She was married to Rabbi Binyamin Elon, who was a member of the Knesset. The Knesset is like Israel's parliament, where laws are made. Emuna and Binyamin Elon had six children together. One of their sons, Ori Elon, is also a writer and filmmaker.
Her Work and Contributions
Emuna Elon teaches about Judaism, a religion, and Hassidism, which is a branch of Judaism. She also teaches about Hebrew literature. For some time, she even advised the Prime Minister of Israel on how to improve the status of women in the country. This means she helped suggest ways to make women's lives better and fairer.
From 1991 to 2005, Emuna Elon wrote a regular column in Yedioth Ahronoth. This is one of Israel's biggest newspapers. In her articles, she often wrote about important ideas and issues. Later, she also wrote for another newspaper called Israel Hayom.
Her Books
Emuna Elon has written many different kinds of books. She has written novels for adults and also books specifically for children. She has also written non-fiction books, which are based on facts and real events. Some of her novels have been translated into English, so people in other countries can read them too.
One of her novels, "If You Awaken Love," was translated into English. It was even chosen as a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award in 2007. This shows how important and well-liked her writing is.
Selected Books
- Leftsock, 2007 (a children's novel)
- If You Awaken Love, 2007
- Beyond My Sight, 2012
- Only When I Close My Eyes, 2015
- House on Many Waters, 2016
- Sonja's Zoom, 2018
