Danya Ruttenberg

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg is an acclaimed author and rabbi whose works explore spirituality, ethics, and contemporary social issues through a Jewish lens. Her most recent book, "On Repentance and Repair: Making Amends in an Unrepentant World," won the National Jewish Book Award and the American Library Association Sophie Brody Honor Medal. Other notable works include "Nurture the Wow: Finding Spirituality in the Frustration, Boredom, Tears, Poop, Desperation, Wonder, and Radical Amazement of Parenting," a National Jewish Book Award finalist, and "Surprised By God: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Religion," nominated for the Sami Rohr Prize in Jewish Literature. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Washington Post, among other publications.

Ruttenberg's scholarship often bridges ancient Jewish wisdom with modern challenges, addressing topics ranging from personal spirituality to institutional accountability. She edited "The Passionate Torah: Sex and Judaism" and "Yentl’s Revenge: The Next Wave of Jewish Feminism," showcasing her expertise in gender and sexuality within Jewish thought. Recognized as one of Newsweek’s "rabbis to watch" and honored by Auburn Seminary and T'ruah for her human rights advocacy, Ruttenberg has been featured widely in media, including NPR and CNN. Her work continues to engage readers with its blend of intellectual rigor and accessible wisdom.