Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina where I lived until age 12. One of my fondest childhood memories are of my grandfather taking me to Shul with him and the joy he got from seeing me sing the prayers and Hebrew holiday songs. Another […]
Category: Artist Interviews
Meet the Artist: Olga Ismailov of EmmAvi Designs
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Olga Ismailov. I was born in Uzbekistan and immigrated to America when I was a small child. I am a Bukharian Jew. I currently reside with my family in New York. I am a speech and language pathologist by profession. I have […]
Top 10 Most Read Interviews of 2022
Before we wrap up another year of celebrating Jewish Art & Culture with all of you, and welcome 2023 with our neatest and dearest, we went back to have a closer look at our most-read interviews in 2022: 10. Meet the Artist: Silvina Bernstein 9. Meet the Artist: Ozi Babad 8. Meet the Artist: Tania […]
Meet the Artist: Zack Rosen
Image: Courtesy of Zack Rosen Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I’m a relatively recent American emigrant living in Canada. I grew up in Chicago and came of age working in journalism and nightlife in Washington DC. I have lived in Toronto since 2015. I work at a “Canine Adventure Club” […]
Meet the Artist: Yocheved Appel of Y.A. Fused Glass
Image: Courtesy of Y.A. Fused Glass Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Hi, my name is Yocheved Appel. I grew up in South Bend, IN and I now live in Chicago, IL with my husband and three amazing boys. I actually have a Master of Library Science, and I have worked […]
Meet the Jewellery Artist & Designer: Cami Franko
Image: Courtesy of Cami Franko Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Cami Franko, I’m a Designer of faith and Judaica jewelry based in Israel. For the last 20 years, I owned a local store, serving my customers with great attention and love. 3 years ago, I decided to […]
Meet the Artist: Danit Halevi
Images: Courtesy of Danit Halevi Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Hi! my name is Danit Halevi and I’m an Israeli / British artist, wife and mum to 5 beautiful kids, living in Israel. What inspired you to become an artist? I inherited my love for art from my very talented […]
Meet the Artist and Jewellery Designer: Julie Handman
Image: Courtesy of Julie Handman Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Julie Handman. I am Israeli and Austrian and currently live in Vienna with my family. I am a translator and head a Centre for Jewish adult education in Vienna. In my spare time I love to design […]
Meet the Artist: Elena Ruth Eremin
Image: Courtesy of Elena Ruth Eremin Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Elena Ruth Eremin. I am 45 years old and have been drawing since childhood. What inspired you to become an artist? Nature. What is your speciality? I am an art instructor. Where do you take your […]
Meet the Artist: Howard Fox
Image: Courtesy of Howard Fox Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am an artist living in Israel. Originally from Canada I have been creating both original and Giclée print ketubot since the early 1980’s. I split my creative endeavors between ketubah making and fine art oil painting of a series […]