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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 is an Israeli writer and journalist. She also works to support women's rights. She was born in 1955. Her name, Emuna, means "faith" in Hebrew.
About Emuna Elon
Emuna Elon was born in 1955 in Jerusalem, Israel. Her father was a rabbi and professor named Pinchas Hacohen Peli. Her mother's name was Pnina.
She grew up in both Jerusalem and New York. In New York, she went to a famous school called the High School of Music and Art.
Family Life
Emuna Elon lived for many years in Beit El, an Israeli community. Today, she lives in the Rehavia area of Jerusalem.
She was married to Rabbi Binyamin Elon. He was a member of the Knesset, which is like Israel's parliament. They had six children together. One of her sons, Ori Elon, is also a writer and filmmaker.
Her Work and Writings
Emuna Elon teaches about Judaism, Hassidism, and Hebrew literature. She also advised the Prime Minister on issues important to Israeli women.
From 1991 to 2005, she wrote a column for Yedioth Ahronoth. This is one of Israel's biggest newspapers. Later, she wrote for Israel Hayom.
She has written many books. These include novels for adults and stories for children. She has also written non-fiction books. Some of her novels have been translated into English. Her book "If You Awaken Love" was a finalist for an award in 2007.
Books by Emuna Elon
Here are some of the books Emuna Elon has written:
- Leftsock, 2007 (a children's novel)
- If You Awaken Love, London/New Milford, AmazonCrossing, 2007
- Beyond My Sight, Kinneret, Zmora-Bitan, 2012
- Only When I Close My Eyes, Kinneret, Zmora-Bitan, 2015
- House on Many Waters, Kinneret, Zmora-Bitan, 2016
- Sonja's Zoom, Amsterdam/Antwerpen, Uitgeverij Atlas Contact, 2018
