Photo: Courtesy of Daniel Bucksbaum Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was raised in a Jewish home in a suburb of Detroit where there was essentially no Jewish community. My only sense of Jewish community came when I went to college, where I studied Middle Eastern politics. Since graduating, I’ve […]
Month: August 2020
Fall in love … with writing: 15 Greeting Cards we love this season!
When was the last time you have picked up a fountain pen and wrote a card or a letter to someone dear to you? Too long ago to remember? Receiving a hand written note is something very special and shows people how much they mean to you. Taking the time to find the perfect card […]
Meet the Artist and Graphic Designer: Lia Baratz
Photo: Courtesy of Lia Baratz Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I’m 29 years old, I’m a Graphic Designer and Calligrapher, and got married last month. I was raised in Michmash – a small religious village located a few miles from Jerusalem, and I studied in Jerusalem, which deeply influenced my […]
Meet the Founder of the Global Jewish Pen Pal Program: Madison Jackson
Photo: Courtesy of Madison Jackson Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Madison Jackson, I am 22 years old and I live in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. In 2014 I was a North American Fellow at the Szarvas International Jewish Youth Camp. The camp changed my life. It was my first time meeting […]
Discover Israel in a very unique way: Meet Bagels & Locks Studios!
Photo: Courtesy of Bagels & Locks Studios What inspired you to start your company, Bagels & Locks Studios? Prior to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, we operated the Safed Puzzle Room, an escape room activity located in the center of Safed. We hosted couples, families, and groups of all sizes (between 2- 40 participants) […]
Meet the Artist: Avital Sheldon of Avital Fine Art
Photo: Courtesy of Avital Fine Art Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I’m originally from London but have recently made Aliyah with my husband and two little daughters We experienced a lot of hashgocha protis and made it just in time before the Corona restrictions started! We are currently living in […]
The Importance of Sunday Brunch – and how to recreate it at home!
Before the Corona crisis hit our part of the world, our team used to go out for brunch every Sunday to meet up with some of our closest friends, catch up with them on what is going on in their lives, and visit some of the many museums we have in the city. It is […]
60 Stunning Vanity Bags for your next getaway!
Many of our readers enjoy the occasional weekend away from home and we have to admit we do so as well. Sometimes you just need to get out of the city, breathe some fresh air, and recharge your batteries. Self-care, after all, is very important. One of the most important items to take with you […]
*Product Review*: Shabbat Candle Lighting Blessing “Symphony of the Heart” by Nava Shoham
Photo: Courtesy of Judaica in the Spotlight Product: Art Print (Giclée) Our verdict: Captivating! When Nava Shoham’s Candle Lighting Blessing reached us from the other side of the ocean, we were lost for words. It does not happen very often than artwork makes us speechless but this piece certainly did. This delicate piece of art […]
Meet the Artist: Chavi Diamond
Photo: Courtesy of Chavi Diamond Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am the mother of six, grandmother of 20+ and a great-grandmother. Drawing and painting since I was six. No formal training till age 18, in 1970 I was the only Frum Student at FIT in the newly formed Advertising […]