Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am an Israeli Judaica artist and designer living in Hawaii. I specialize in creating Contemporary Tallit designs that connect your roots to the present time. I was born and raised in Israel to a traditional Yemenite family. I am a wife, mother, friend — […]
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Meet The Artist: Shelly Agronin
Born in 1980 in Kiev, Ukraine. Proud Israeli since 1992. Graduate of the Department of Industrial Design at Bezalel. Married and mother of three daughters.She has 14 years of experience in developing consumer products in various fields and materials for both the Israeli and American marketsAs the owner of Wallaby Studio by Shelly Agronin, Shelly […]
Meet The Artists: Anat Stein and Hadas Kruk of Armadillo Judaica Lovers
Anat Stein and Hadas Kruk are the designers behind Armadillo Judaica Lovers, a collection of ritual objects and home decor that celebrates Jewish tradition through modern design. Based in Tel Aviv, Armadillo’s work is a reflection of the vibrant cultural scene in Israel, while staying connected to worldwide design trends. All items are originally designed […]
Meet The Artist: Shimon Yurkovsky of Yurkovsky Judaica
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Shimon Yurkovsky. I was born in the city of Odessa, which is in Ukraine and not in Texas, I also live there. I am 28 years old and happily married. After graduating from the Jewish school, I have studied for three years […]
Meet The Artist: Avi Nadav of Nadav Art
Avi Nadav is a third generation artist and silversmith based in Jerusalem. His work consists of handcrafted art, from traditional silverware to a more modern line of Judaica, tableware, and jewelry made from anodized aluminum. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am Avi Nadav, I am a third generation artist […]
Meet The Artist: Zahava Goldstein of Purple Hamsa
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Hailing from a long line of successful Jewish artists, I am a self-taught artist who was raised in the Judean Hills of Israel. I studied ceramics in Israel for a number of years under two master artists. I have illustrated two published children’s books and […]
Meet The Artist: Laura Cowan of Laura Cowan Modern Judaica
Internationally renowned Judaica designer Laura Cowan creates metal art in her studio in Neve Tsedek, Tel Aviv. Originally from Manchester, England, Laura completed her B.A. (Hons) in Silversmithing at London Guildhall University in 1995, made Aliyah in 1996, and continued her studies as an apprentice in a jewelry studio in Jaffa. In 1999 Laura set […]
Meet The Artist: Sara Beames of Beames Designs!
Sara and Michael Beames started Beames Designs! in 1990. Located in the inspiring Hudson Valley of New York, they produce handmade fused glass Judaica, Home Accessories and Jewelry. Sara is the driving force behind the glass design. With a degree in Art from San Francisco State University and many years in the commercial art world, […]
Meet The Artist: Shari Black of Danke Judaica
Shari Black is a graphic designer and book editor living in London. She runs the Judaica brand, Danke, designing unique, modern challah covers, challah trays and other Judaica items. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I’m a mother of three little boys, living in London. I did a degree in English […]
Meet The Artist: Meredith Gould of Meditative Mosaics
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I’ve had a slew of careers and wild roller-coaster-ride of a religious and spiritual journey. My life is a patchwork quilt that, with the distance of time, appears as an integrated whole. My careers in chronological order: graphic artist, sociologist, college professor, state government project […]