Photo: Courtesy of David Fellerman Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background? I am an artist poet and entrepreneur; a war baby no less; born in Blackpool on the North West coast of England and grew up in London post WW2. I was blessed with natural artistic and writing ability inherited with […]
Category: Artist Interviews
Meet the Artist: Na’ama Yacoby
Photo: Courtesy of Na’ama Yacoby Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Na’ama Yacoby. I was raised in Jerusalem and trained as a baroque musician and a librarian. About 14 years ago, my family and I immigrated to the United States, following my husband’s work. I have four grown-up […]
Meet the Artist: Micol Bayer of Micol Designs
Photo: Courtesy of Micol Design Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am originally from Seattle, WA and still a Northwest girl at heart. I moved to Israel with my family in 2014, and am continually inspired by the beauty of the land. I have always loved art but never thought […]
Meet the Artist: Kata Sugár of Sakata Design
Photo: Courtesy of Sakata Design Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I live in Budapest in Hungary, but I grew up in a smaller town, Szeged. I came to the capital to communication and aesthetics at the University. What inspired you to become an artist? Probably the Russian ballet album at […]
Meet the Artist: Yael Faigenbaum of Yael Judaica
Photo: Courtesy of Yael Judaica Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Yael, I was born in Holland in 1967. My parents wanted to make Aliya after my father graduated from the University of Delft and they flew to Israel, the holy land, and I am very grateful to […]
Meet the Artist: Diama Hanouka
Photo: Courtesy of Diama Hanouka Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Growing up in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs was truly a delight. Beautiful weather, harbour views and a beach around almost every corner, made for a great place to grow up. After school, I attended The National Art School and then moved […]
Meet the Jewellery Designer: Dafna Shemesh-David of Meydalle Jewelry
Photo: Courtesy of Meydalle Jewelry Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was born in the north of Israel, and ever since I was a child I have been interested in design, art and the beauty of our world. I am married with 2 beautiful kids, living in a village in […]
Meet the Artist: Ali Rose Dachis
Photo: Courtesy of Ali Rose Dachis Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I wanted to be an artist as long as I can remember, when I was 9, I joined an after school program that involved acting in a play, designing and creating the sets, […]
*Product Review*: The Second Temple – 3D Puzzle by TouchwooDesign
Photo: Courtesy of Judaica in the Spotlight At Judaica in the Spotlight, we love puzzles. Especially when it comes to puzzles that are both educational as well as decorative, which the 3D model of the Second Temple you can admire here most certainly is. Is there a more fun way to teach young children about […]
Meet the Textile Artist & Musician: Ortal Goldman
Photo: Courtesy of Ortal & Gavriella Goldman Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I started learning the Violin when I was five years old. When I was at school I never actually planned on being a Musician. For a long time, I wanted to be a doctor. I tried many different […]