On March 9, 2019, I was taken by a vivid dream. A client wanted the Priestly Blessing inscribed and concealed inside a plain silver cuff for his daughter. When I awoke, “A Sabbath Prayer” from Fiddler on the Roof was ringing in my ears. I couldn’t fall back asleep. I am descended from the “Kohainim” and could administer the…
As 2019 moves along, I’ve got two new class offerings on the horizon. These workshops coincide with the Jewish Holiday of Shavuot, which celebrates the receiving of the Torah. Join me! June 9th 2019 1 – 4 pm – for Adults Co-Sponsored By Congregation Beth Israel Judea Shavuot Make Your Own Mezuzah Workshop General Information Register online June 10th,…
One-of-a-Kind Shin Tree of Life Plaque In honor of Larry Moneta from the Jewish Life at Duke Advisory Board 8″ x 9″ x 1″ Copper, Brass, Peroba 2019 The Jewish Life at Duke Advisory Board commissioned this artistic plaque for Larry Moneta, who has given an inordinate amount of his time, energy and resources to Jewish Life at Duke University.…
After more than 20 years of living life as a working artist, I have learned so much. I have created a workshop specifically designed to help other artists make their way through life and figure out how to best support themselves. This class is meant to inspire creatives to do what is necessary to create a life worth living. It…
Tzedakah (defined in Hebrew as justice, secular meaning – charity) is an important part of ‘living’ and ‘engaging’ in Torah, rather than just reading about it in a book. Each of us has unique gifts that we can give to the world. Whether it be volunteering your time, giving money, sharing helpful ideas, getting dirty and giving your elbow grease,…
Will custom, beautiful, meaningful jewelry make a difference in your day? Will it bring you warm feelings of support and love from a kindred spirit? Will it bring healing to you to know that you have supported the unique hand made work of a local metal artist? My goal in creating these pieces, is to create connections through beauty that…
Use Coupon Code: ‘ivoted’ now through Tuesday, November 6, 2018 and I will donate 18% of gross online sales to the terror victims of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh Shop Tree of Life Now more than ever, your help is needed for: “Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness“! This work brings Judaism to a wider audience. Your next…
As the time approaches to celebrate the coming of age of your daughter, some families choose to commemorate the occasion with custom jewelry and metal art. Instead of corsages or yarmulkes, what could be more long-lasting and elegant than beautiful and meaningful jewelry? With enough lead time (4-6 weeks), I can create a number of beautiful and elegant pieces that…
Helen Burke (Z”L) created this Torah Ark as part of her work with the campers at URJ Camp Swig and Camp Newman. Known as the “Little Ambassador” this ark would ride on the back of trucks all over camp wherever they needed a Torah. It also went to URJ events to show people a glimpse of the bigger Torah Ark…
Would you like to see Judaism more accessible to a wider audience? By supporting “Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness” that is what you’ll help accomplish. The project continues to grow and evolve. Your next donation will support the creation of these Torah Finials. They will be sterling silver and 23K gold leaf. A fully functional copper and gold…
Part of my preparation for High Holy Days is making the contributions to each of the charities connected with my artwork. I make these contributions twice per year. Thanks to your purchases, I was able to give almost $250 to 7 different charities. You can visit the Community Section of my website to learn more about many of the projects…
The “High Holy Days” or– the “Days of Awe” refer to Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the day of Atonement ten days after. How do you prepare for the Days of Awe? What do the High Holy Days mean to you? Whether you are jewish or not, you can use these days for…