Many people all over the world will not be able to go to their synagogue to listen to the reading of the Megillah in person this year and will have to connect to a livestream online. This does not mean that you can not have a bit of fun in your home and go wild […]
Month: January 2021
Purim is coming! 18 Costume Ideas for Kids Who Do Not Want to Dress Up as Biblical Characters
Not every girl wants to dress up as Queen Esther and not every boy sees himself as Mordechai, and this is perfectly fine! There are plenty of options for children to pick a costume they love for Purim. We have put together a small selection of ideas for you the little ones in our lives […]
18 Contemporary Valentine’s Day Cards You Will Love
How about doing something a little different this year and not only surprise yours spouse or partner with a beautiful Valentine’s Day Card but your children, relatives, and friends as well? To help you find the perfect cards for your loves ones, we have put together a short list of contemporary designs we know you […]
Meet the Artist: Taryn Treisman
Photo: Courtesy of Taryn Treisman Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Taryn Treisman, I am 36 years old from South Africa. I have three children, I am an artist who loves colour, and modern pop art. What inspired you to become an artist? I have always loved […]
Book Recommendation: Lettering with Love – The Simple Art of Handwriting with Watercolour Embellishment by Sue Hiepler and Yasmin Reddig of May and Berry
Photo: Courtesy of Judaica in the Spotlight Lettering is a wonderful way to spend your Sunday afternoons with. The perfect mindfulness exercise for busy people who enjoy creating art in the little free time they have. This guidebook makes a wonderful addition to the art section in your home library. A fantastic present for beginners […]
18 Art Prints for the Tree Lover’s Home
Are you already counting down the days to Tu Bi Shvat? You are not alone! We can hardly wait to celebrate. There is something deeply spiritual and very meaningful about connecting with nature through our Jewish beliefs. To make waiting a little sweeter, we thought it would be lovely to share these beautiful Art Prints […]
Are you already working on a Tu Bi Shvat painting (with your children)?
With Tu Bi Shvat around the corner, this weekend gives the perfect opportunity to paint a little bit with your little ones. We have put together a small list of colouring pages adults love, which you can digitally download. Let the festivities begin early this year! Shop: DJPenscript 1 Shop: DJPenscript 1 Shop: DJPenscript 1 […]
Meet the Designer: Interview with Hilel Mor of HMC
Photo: Courtesy of Hilel Mor Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Hilel Mor and I am 24 years old. I grew up in Germany, where my parents studied art, and was educated within the Waldorf education system in Germany until I was seven years old and we moved […]
Meet the Ketubah Artist: Aliza Boyer
Photo: Courtesy of Aliza Boyer Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I have been creating hand-lettered and handmade ketubahs and other contemporary ritual objects through my design studio, Ketubah Graphia, for over 17 years, alongside other artistic practices including painting, drawing, and sculpting. After studying art at the Claremont Colleges in […]
Book Recommendation: Watercolour Techniques for Artists & Illustrators
Photo: Courtesy of Judaica in the Spotlight Are you interested in watercolour art and looking for a step-by-step guidebook to teach you everything you need to know about the theory behind and a variety of techniques to get started? Or are you maybe practicing watercolour for a while already and are looking to further your […]