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Judy Gruen

Judy Gruen

Gruen's columns in Jewish and secular media highlight a fearless infusion of traditional Jewish values, presented with wry humor and trenchant insights, for a general audience.

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About

A self-described "reluctant ba'alat teshuva," Judy Gruen writes with keen insights and sharp wit about marriage, motherhood, women's issues, and trying to live within a Torah framework in the modern world. Her latest book is the memoir, "The Skeptic and the Rabbi," and her essays have appeared in the Wall Street Journal, Jewish Journal, Aish.com, and dozens of other media outlets.


Programs

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What a 3,300 Year-Old Book Taught Me about Life, Love, and Becoming My Best Self
This presentation offers entertaining and poignant readings from the memoir, "The Skeptic and the Rabbi: Falling in Love with Faith," why this book needed to be written, surprising reactions to it from Jews and non-Jews, and a Q and A with the audience.
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What's a Nice Feminist Like You Doing on This Side of the Mechitza?
Women who are Torah observant have enormous impact in their communities, far beyond the limiting stereotype of a home-bound woman shackled by many children and even more loads of laundry. Shining a light on how traditional Jewish women have been changemakers, from the times of the Bible until now.
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Family
  • Women & Judaism

Endorsements

"Judy's appearance drew a larger crowd than normal and the reception was overwhelmingly positive. She discussed her latest book, reading excerpts and also sharing her impetus for writing it. The Q and A was lively, and I received very positive feedback from attendees and regrets from many who couldn't attend. It was a pleasure working with her and I would highly recommend Judy as a speaker."

— Linda Scharlin, Education Committee, Shaarey Zedek, Valley Village, California

Contact Judy

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Books
The Skeptic and the Rabbi
The Skeptic and the Rabbi
Falling in Love with Faith
2017
She Writes Press
Till We Eat Again
Till We Eat Again
A Second Helping
2012
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
The Women's Daily Irony Supplement
The Women's Daily Irony Supplement
2007
Creative Minds Pr
Articles
Jewish Journal 31 October, 2018:
Finding Light After Darkness in Pittsburgh
Jewish Journal 28 April, 2018:
Atheist Meets Pesach
Aish.com 30 September, 2017:
Going Orthodox: 8 Things that Surprised Me Living as An Observant Jew
Booking Our Speakers

Weekday/Sunday programs are approximately one hour. Shabbat Scholar-in-Residence usually includes two talks, sometimes three.

Usually: The event price includes honorarium and all expenses, including international and domestic airfare and local expenses. We ask venues to provide home-hospitality for one night (for weekday/Sunday programs), or two nights (for Shabbat programs), or for multi-day programs, one night for each day of the event. If your venue is unable to provide home hospitality, an additional charge of $150 per night will be assessed to cover speaker expenses.

Need a special program for Shavuot, Holocaust Remembrence Day, or July 4th? We have suggestions.

Interested in booking Judy Gruen to speak at your next event? Contact Jewish Speakers Bureau (infREMOVEo@jewREMOVEishspeakerREMOVEsbureau.com), America's only speakers bureau for Jewish-interest speakers, authors, entertainers, and experts.

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