Einav Bublil on surrogacy: 'Maybe in a few months you will interview me with a baby bump'
Influencer and reality star Einav Bublil shares reactions to her appearance on 'Connected', discusses her husband's struggle with depression, and reveals that her dream of having another child is still alive. 'Nothing is final with me,' she declares.
Einav Bublil launched a physical store for her jewelry brand, REEF Jewelry, in Ramat Gan this Sunday. As is typical for the Bublil family, the business is a collective effort: Einav employs her daughters during their summer vacation, with her husband, Eli, and the rest of the family also joining in. However, beyond the diamonds, the public is captivated by the family's candid participation in the docu-reality show 'Connected' (Mehubarim).
Despite being on screen for nearly two decades and constantly documenting her life on social media, the feedback to her current level of vulnerability has surprised even her. 'I have been super-exposed for 18 years,' she admits, 'and I really thought everything about me was known. But suddenly, everyone is writing to me: "We fell in love with you all over again; we feel connected to you, but we discovered another side of you."'
Regarding the family's reaction to the show, she notes: 'Everyone says Eli is the star of the series. It’s impossible not to love him. He receives super-warm and supportive feedback. As for the girls, they laugh about it a little. They haven't said "Mom is embarrassing" yet.'
In the program, Einav revealed that Eli has been battling depression for years. She explained that the disclosure was spontaneous: 'I had a tripod with a camera in the car. During that specific conversation, I had set up the camera at the start of our trip, and suddenly, as we arrived, he started talking about it. At first, he told me to turn it off, but I said: "Eli, listen, I’m not turning it off. Let’s see what comes of it. If we want to share it, we will. If not, that’s fine." That is why I agreed to do "Connected." They don't try to portray you in a negative light; they come with good intentions.'
How does this struggle affect their daily life? 'It comes in periods,' she shares honestly. 'In the beginning, many years ago, it was much tougher when he didn't understand what he was dealing with. Today, after years of treatment, therapy, and medication, we have learned to live alongside it. There are days that are terrible and days that are excellent.'
Another complex topic she shared was her desire to have another child via surrogacy, which a rabbi did not permit due to halachic concerns. Is that the end of the road? 'Regarding surrogacy, it is final,' she declares, noting the rabbi's response: 'You have children, may they be healthy.' However, she adds: 'But for me, nothing is final. It is impossible to know what will happen. Maybe in a few months, you will interview me with a baby bump. I hope so, amen. Who knows how long it will take.'
