Dear Friends, As we progress through the High Holy Days, I always make my annual donations to the charities that are linked to pieces I sell in my line. I also make one more set of donations at the end of the secular calendar year. Thank you so much to all of you who have purchased some of my art…
About 6 months ago I was inspired by a series of dreams to make these Priestly Blessing Bracelets. Click here to read about the inspiration. After lots of hard work, they are finally ready to order. You can purchase the Priestly Blessing Bracelets online now. They are fully customizable, meaning, you can special order what type of metal you would…
Thanks to the Jewish Student Satellite Initiative , I will answer this question! Tomorrow’s conversation will be with a teen group formed to create Jewish education experiences that are tangible and integrated with science and art. I will share the story of the Barbed Wire Mezuzah, which was selected to travel into space with the first Israeli Astronaut, Ilan Ramon. I…
Shabbat Shalom everyone! According to Rabbi Gottlieb of Congregation Beth Israel Judea Immigration Reform is echoed in this week’s Torah portion: Shabbat Mattot-Masei This week we read from the final portion of the Book of Numbers, which includes a description of the cities of refuge, to which a person could flee from vengeance which would otherwise be enacted against him.…
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…