Eilleen Eisenberg, at The Blogs

Eilleen Eisenberg

Feb 13, 2020, 9:24 AM

At 5 years old, Purim taught me to be real, even though I was in costume

Growing up in the NY suburbs during the 80s, jazz & tap lessons were my passion. I didn’t care so much about the moves as I did about my dance costume. It was a satiny, yellow leotard filled with...

Jan 15, 2020, 7:37 AM

They were simply being Israeli

It had been a full year since my seven year stint in Israel, and I was desperately in need of a visit. After arriving in Jerusalem, I went to those typical friends you make in Israel, you know, the...

Jun 26, 2019, 7:52 AM

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Wait… so you mean this isn’t a date?

I knew just how that romantic dinner with the rabbi would go... (I couldn't have been more wrong)

May 2, 2019, 9:34 AM

No really, it’s okay to be Jewish!

Do you remember a time during your childhood, where you were really embarrassed of your parents or grandparents? Now that you're an adult, do you look back and see that moment so differently? It was the late 80s and the...

Apr 28, 2019, 10:36 AM

My Love … Did I Push You Too Hard?

Growing up, my family and I would often visit my Grandma in the Bronx. In her apartment, there were a few items that I identified as "grandma staples" at the time; a Scrabble Board, coffee-flavored sucking candies (that were...

Apr 17, 2019, 8:01 AM

Blessings, Boyfriends and Beef… Amen!

So, I have this amazing, powerful story to tell you! But first, I must ask you something. Do you always say, “Amen” after you hear a prayer? What about after receiving a blessing for something that you really want, like...

Mar 26, 2019, 10:39 AM

Which Comes First, The Jew or the Israeli?

I’m so excited to share this story with you! It has to do with one of my favorite run-ins with an Israeli in the States. This particular situation took place soon after I finished college (although I still get...

Mar 13, 2019, 1:21 AM

Because It’s not Up to Us To Judge

Even if I’m having a bad day, it’s still a good day, because it’s a day in Israel! Although I cannot remember exactly how many times I used that line, each time it came out of my mouth, I meant...

About Me

Eilleen worked as a writer/producer for Cable Television promotional copy in the US. She fulfilled her dream of making Aliyah years later. She uses her energetic, creative, fun and quirky style to be an advocate for Israel.