Elissa Einhorn, at The Blogs

Jun 19, 2017, 3:03 PM

My daughter’s tallit is her superhero cape

A screenshot of Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, in the DC Comics film being released in Israel June 1 (Courtesy 'Wonder Woman')

For her child, who copes with a rare disability, Judaism has become a meaningful safe place

Aug 31, 2016, 7:47 AM

“As you drive HOME take a moment to realize that although you may have been to Israel on previous trips, this is the first time leaving Ben Gurion as an Israeli citizen.” Two weeks ago, El Al flight attendants scurried...

Jun 11, 2016, 7:48 AM

What a Long, Strange (Pilot) Trip Its Been

Nine days after I landed in Israel, I returned home—my home, that is, for the next 67 days. As an upcoming olah chadisha (new immigrant), I left Northern California last week with one weekender suitcase, one carry-on bag, and...

May 6, 2016, 6:15 PM

May 6, 1945. My Father’s Second Birthday

When I was 10 years old, I had a class assignment to write a biography about someone I knew. I chose to write about my father. He had a funny accent, which as a budding writer, I thought would...

Mar 14, 2016, 4:14 AM

My Daughter the Gabbai

Nearly 15 years ago, I decided I wanted to learn how to chant Torah. I grew up in a religious/traditional household in the Bronx, New York, at a time when Bat Mitzvahs were just gaining acceptance. In fact, unlike...

About Me

Elissa Einhorn has 30 years of non-profit experience in the communications field. A trained journalist, she has won several awards for her writing, beginning with an award from the Society of Professional Journalists in 1988 while earning a Master's degree in Communications/Journalism. She has served as managing editor and sole staff writer for the Jewish community newspaper in Sacramento, California, for 10 years. She is currently looking for writing work in Jerusalem while studying at Ulpan.