Photo: Courtesy of Jess Gersz Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Originally from Rochester New York I have lived in Brooklyn for the last eight years. My education took me from the University at Albany to the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign where I studied to receive my MFA in […]
Category: Visual Artists
Meet the Artist: Stephanie Ganson of reNEW by steph
Photo: Courtesy reNEW by steph Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Stephanie and I am from Youngstown, Ohio. I currently live in Cincinnati, Ohio with my husband, Phil, and our spunky mini schnauzer, Juneau. I have an MEd from Ohio State University and an MBA from Murray State […]
Meet the Artist, Illustrator and Graphic Designer: Shana Koppel
Photo: Courtesy of Shana Koppel / Photo: Lisa Rich Galinsky Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I made Aliyah to Israel from NJ at age 12, so I’ve been in Israel for over half my life now. I’ve been drawing as long as I can remember, and have always loved illustration, […]
Downloadable Purim Colouring Sheets and Activity Pages Your Children Will Enjoy
Purim is around the corner and we can not wait to try out one of these delicious Hamantaschen recipes! But first, we want to do some Arts and Crafts with our children. What would Purim be without it? Shop: MazelTovShop Shop: MomsAndCrafters Shop: StudioArmadillo Shop: ColoringPrintableArt Shop: JewishChaiLife Photos: Courtesy of ETSY
Made in Israel: 24 Kiddush Cups to Add to Your Wish List!
What was the most memorable home ritual for you growing up? Almost everyone we have asked this question, who grew up in a Jewish household, answered with the word Kiddush. (Even non-Jewish friends agree with us that Friday nights are the best spent with Jewish friends. Who can blame them?) Friday is a very special […]
Meet the Artist: Sophie Selbiger Seban
Photo: Courtesy of Sophie Selbiger Seban Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was born in Versailles, France, in 1966 and made Aliyah to Israel in 1994. I got married and am a mother to four children. Three boys and a girl. Up until about three years ago, I have worked […]
Meet the Artist: Faigy Hager
Photo: Courtest of Faigy Hager Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am a mother of two adorable toddlers living in Passaic, New Jersey. I am also an occupational therapist and work full-time for the Newark public school system. I had been painting as an outlet for over 18 years when […]
54 Wedding Anniversary Gifts your Spouse will love for your 5th until your 90th
Does your spouse always come up with the best and most thoughtful anniversary presents for you? Do you often feel clueless what to get her? Finding the perfect present to celebrate your wedding anniversary, regardless of if it is your 5th, 10th, 15th, or 20th, is not always an easy task to fulfil. Should you […]
36 Spring Inspired Challah Covers Your Family Will Love All Year Round
You do not have to invite a group of people to make welcoming Shabbat on a Friday night special. First and foremost, you do it for yourself. This includes your table décor. You want to use your wedding porcelain? Do it! You do not want to always cook the same traditional dishes but want to […]
Meet the Artist: Helene Hirsch of ChaiSigns18
Photo: Courtesy of ChaiSigns18 Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I am a 62-year-old mom of two terrific young adults. Hubby and I met on Kibbutz Maagan Michael’s Ulpan and we have been happily married for 33 years. I’m a competitive swimmer and have medaled in local, national, and international swim […]