Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I’m married to the same wonderful man for almost 50 years and we have two grown boys with families of their own. When they were young, I took a job at their school as the P. E. instructor and I enjoyed 6 years of being […]
Tag: Judaica
Meet The Artist: Hershel Weiss
Hershel Mutka Weiss was born and raised in New York City and lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. He has been a woodworker since he could lift a handsaw. At age twelve he built a step stool for his grandmother to enable her to reach the Passover dishes. In 1985-1986 he studied at the Fine […]
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: Eddie Aaronson of Windthrow
Photo: Courtesy of Edwin Aaronson My name is Edwin Aaronson and my brand is called Windthrow. My twin sister, Stephanie, and I work together to supply couples with an interactive process of designing their Ketubah. Using a range of different mediums we achieve unique results, which vary depending on what it is the engaged couple […]
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, […]