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 […]
Category: Papercut Artists
Hello Again: Jennifer Kaplan of Jennifer Kaplan Designs
Photo: Courtesy of Jennifer Kaplan Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I have been creating art for as long as I can remember. I am inspired by Hebrew letter forms, sacred texts, women’s roles in Judaism and the concept of “Hiddur Mitzvah,” literally, beautification of the commandments. I strive to create […]
Meet the Artist: Claudia Trewik
Photo: Courtesy of Claudia Trewik Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was born in Santiago, Chile in a traditional Jewish family. I attended a non-religious Jewish school. I´m a dentist by profession with a post graduate specialty in Oral Rehabilitation. I´ve been married for 20 years now and have 3 […]
15 + Hanukkah Decorations we love!
Need inspiration how to decorate your home this Hanukkah? You came to the right place! We absolutely love decorating our homes for the holidays, especially when we have family and friends coming over! We understand too well that it is not always easy for you to find Jewish themed holiday decorations that speak to you, […]
Meet the Artist: Daniela Levi Matić
Photo: Courtesy of Daniela Levi Matić Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Daniela Levi Matic.I was born in Serbia, married an Israeli 10 years ago and moved to Israel 8 years ago. What inspired you to become an artist? The desire to create. I have been creating since […]
10 Books That Will Bring You a Step Closer To Papercut Like a Pro
Have you been admiring the Art of Papercutting for a while now and want to give it a try yourself? We always recommend our readers to purchase a few guide books to learn more about the art itself, follow the exercises in them, and to learn how to compose and create harmony in designs that […]
Meet the Artist: Melanie Dankowicz
Photo: Courtesy of Melanie Dankowicz Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Growing up in Maryland, I admired the work of local Judaica artists at the annual Jewish folk arts festival; much later I became one of those artists! I recently made Maryland my home again, after many years in Stockholm, Sweden, […]
Meet the Artist: Meytal Ofer of Tullik Paper Art
Photo: Courtesy of Meytal Ofer / Photo Credit: Dan Peretz Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Meytal Ofer. I’m an artist, creating paper cuts for about 20 years. I live in Kfar Yona, not far from the Mediterranean Sea. I live in a relationship and I am a […]
The Ultimate Rosh Hashanah Gift List: 100 + Presents You Will Love!
Are you invited to Rosh Hashanah dinner this year and clueless about what to bring as a present? If you do not want to bring chocolates, a bottle of wine, or a bouquet of flowers, you came to the right place! When we are invited to someone’s home, and we know them very well, we […]
Meet the Artist: Avigail Horowitz of Frame Love Art
Photos: Courtesy for Frame Love Art Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I grew up in Monsey, New York, and was inspired to make Aliyah after spending two tears in Israel post-high school. I love it here! I drafted to the IDF, and after I was released, I began to study […]