Tu BiShvat, also known as the Jewish New Year’s of the Trees in English, is a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature. Many Jewish families all around the world take the opportunity to spend time outdoors and plant trees in honour, as well as in memory, of their loved ones. It has become more and […]
Category: Artist Interviews
Meet the Artist: Sonia Gellman Young
Photo: Courtesy of Sonia Gellman Young Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I grew up in Buffalo NY but attended Jewish schools outside of Buffalo. After Yeshiva High School I attended a Jewish seminary and then Pratt Institute in NYC. I have since then studied under other artists in addition to […]
Book Recommendation: Make Ink by Jason Logan
Photo: Courtesy of Judaica in the Spotlight Our team is always on the look-out for inspiring books to teach us more about art. A while ago we stumbled upon this gem in one of our favourite bookshops. Make Ink by Jason Logan will captivate you right from the start. You will love learning about the […]
100 Wedding Bands to Fall in Love With in 2021!
Congratulations on your engagement! We are so thrilled that you have found the love of your life and that you are getting married in the near future. There is nothing more exciting in this world than to plan the wedding of your dreams! Especially, when it comes to picking your wedding rings. As we love […]
Beautiful Hebrew Calligraphy Artwork that warms the Soul!
Giving a thoughtful present to someone for their birthday, or any other special occasion, or to show how much they mean to you throughout the year, is of great importance to us. A lot of thought and consideration goes into the decision of what we purchase for the people we care about the most. Something […]
Meet the Artist: Tamar Messer
Photo: Courtesy of Tamar Messer Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was born in Haifa, Israel, 59 years ago and grew up in a Zionist orthodox family. I am married and have three children and a dog. I studied graphic design and specialized in illustration. I worked as an illustrator […]
Meet the Artist: Sylvia Raff Gerber
Photo: Courtesy of Sylvia Raff Gerber Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Sylvia Raff Gerber. I was born in Istanbul, Turkey and attended private French schools throughout my childhood. My family is Sephardic and proud of our heritage. My grandparents fled Jewish persecution in Spain to Turkey. I […]
100 Engagement Ring Designs We Love in 2021!
Are you planning to propose to the love of your life this Valentine’s Day? Congratulations! We love a beautiful engagement story! To make finding the perfect engagement ring for your proposal easier for you, we have decided to create a very diverse list of our favourite ring designs. You will be able to find anything […]
Meet the Artist: Naama Goldberg
Photo: Courtesy of Naama Goldberg Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa to a mixed South African and Israeli couple. I visited Israel many times as I child, and made Aliyah shortly after finishing high school. I studied Mathematics and Computer Science in […]
Book Recommendation: Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy by Izzy Pludwinski
Photo: Courtesy of Judaica in the Spotlight Time and time again, we are being asked by our loyal readers what book to purchase if they, or someone they know, would like to start practicing Hebrew Calligraphy. Our team can highly recommend “Mastering Hebrew Calligraphy” by accomplished Israel based calligrapher Izzy Pludwinski. A passionate calligrapher himself, […]