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Review copies, interviews, and press materials for Lioness Books titles.

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Review copies of Toxic Tactics

Advance review copies of Toxic Tactics by Dr. Elana Sztokman (October 13, 2026) are available for journalists, critics, and book media. Dr. Sztokman is available for interviews, excerpts, and guest essays.

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When Rabbis Abuse
Dr. Elana Sztokman · Best Jewish Nonfiction of the Year, Hey Alma
“This is one of the most important books for the Jewish world in years.”
— Elad Nehorai, writer and activist, founder of Hevria
“Elana Sztokman has done a great service to Jewish life with her meticulous and moving book.”
— Rabbi Daniel Pressman, Chair, Va’ad Hakavod
“Her thorough and careful breakdown makes it easy to understand the patterns of a phenomenon that can, at first glance, seem unimaginable.”
— Claire Davidson Miller, Hey Alma
The Messianic Mechanic
Reva Mann
“A wild and wacky ride. Couldn’t put it down!”
— Judy Lev, author of Our Names Do Not Appear
“I found myself returning to it in happy anticipation. I even found myself laughing out loud.”
— Lucille Cohen, ESRA Magazine
Masala Mamas
Elana Sztokman, Editor · Gourmand Award winner
“It’s an art book, full of lusciously, extravagantly colorful photographs of food and the women who create it.”
— Joanne Palmer, The Jewish Standard
The Price of Truth
Genendy Radoff
“The Price of Truth is extremely powerful, simultaneously disturbing and inspiring.”
— Rabbi Yosef Blau, Spiritual Supervisor, Yeshiva University
“It took great courage for Genendy to write this wonderful book. Her insights will help the many abuse victims to overcome the shame and emotional paralysis that plagues them.”
— Dr. Miriam Adahan, psychologist and founder of EMETT
Our Names Do Not Appear
Judy Lev
“A vivid memoir of the heroine’s quest for an understanding of the void left in her life by the infant death of a younger brother.”
— Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg, author of The Murmuring Deep
“A powerful and moving story, a book that matters.”
— Philip Gerard, author of Creative Nonfiction
Kol HaLev: A Jewish Chaplain’s Handbook
Rabbi M. Chava Evans and Rabbi Eryn London
“Kol HaLev is a wonderful compilation of essential prayers and rituals used by clergy during some of life’s most delicate moments.”
— Rabba Sara Hurwitz, President and Co-Founder, Yeshivat Maharat
“Rabbi Eryn and Rabbi Chava have lovingly crafted a much needed resource for Jewish chaplains.”
— Rabbanit Alissa Thomas-Newborn, President-Elect, Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains
Twisters
Avigayil Zerem Sztokman
“Learning how to take turns, to share, to help each other, and to give each other space, are coping skills for the twins and their thoughtful adults in this picture book. And really for all kids in close quarters to be resilient.”
— Naomi Danis, picture book author of I Hate Everyone