Nili Bresler, at The Blogs

Feb 5, 2022, 10:45 PM

Think Positive. Test Negative. photo by Nili Bresler

I have spent the past 23 months trying to avoid the plague. Now I’m almost waiting for it to happen. As the winter rain pounds my window, I sit inside pondering the illusion of safety. According to our Ministry...

Dec 29, 2021, 1:48 PM

Start off the new year with money in the bank

Save Your Shekels = photo by Nili Bresler

Pinching Pennies in the Priciest Place on the Planet If your New Year’s Resolution is to get your spending habits under control, this blog’s for you. I’m no financial wizard. I’m not a CPA – far from it. I’m just...

Nov 26, 2021, 3:00 PM

Living in dreidel land

Giant dreidels light up Ramat Gan town square - photo by Nili Bresler

I stepped outside last night for my evening walk and saw my town square festooned with giant glowing dreidels – a festival of whimsy, color and kitsch. The dreidels glowed in alternating colors, lighting up the square. Just the...

May 17, 2021, 4:08 PM

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From bonfire to memorial flame: The teacher learns a lesson

The sad fact is that I am prone to prejudice against the ultra-Orthodox. It took this tragedy to set me straight: these people are my people

Apr 15, 2021, 9:24 AM

Independence Day 2021: Feeling Freedom

Israel’s Independence Day has always been an emotional rollercoaster for me. I am a living contradiction in terms: a peacenik patriotic Israeli. I’m proud to be Israeli even though I am not proud of so many things done in...

Mar 26, 2021, 2:57 PM

A Breath of Spring, a Taste of Freedom

Orchid Tree in Ramat Gan - Photos and Photo Collage by Nili Bresler

Passover and spring are here, and with them have come a new-found freedom for the lucky people who are fully vaccinated. Many of us who have been stuck inside for the past year are now venturing outside and out...

Oct 2, 2020, 5:26 PM

Sukkot 5781: Time for Areyvut!

Unwelcome Guest in the Sukka - PhotoGraphic by Nili Bresler

Areyvut: mutual responsibility – is one of the most basic Jewish values. It has never been more vital than now. This year, more than any other, we should remember that we are all together under the same stars. My...

Aug 11, 2020, 8:46 PM

The Downside of Up

When positive = negative - graphic by Nili Bresler

Remember when positivity was a good thing? That was way back in the old days – before 2020. Pollyanna here. The girl who always sees the good side of things. I’m the only one I know who sings ‘Always...

Jul 14, 2020, 8:25 PM

Sticky Situations: COVID Etiquette 101

How do you tell someone to keep their distance / not visit you / mask up / or that they’re endangering others? Here's how

About Me

Nili Bresler is a trainer and business communications coach with experience in management at multinational technology companies. Prior to her career in high-tech, she was a news correspondent for the AP. Nili holds a degree in International Relations from NYU. In her spare time, she manages communications for the non-profit, NATAN Worldwide Disaster Relief. Nili made aliya in 1970 and lives happily in Ramat Gan.

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