The upcoming holiday of Tu B’Shevat celebrates the end of winter, the coming of spring and most importantly, it celebrates trees. It is customary to plant trees and eat food which comes from trees during this holiday. The ‘Tree of Life’ is a metaphor often used in Judaism to describe our most sacred book– the Torah. The tree is used…
Thank you! To everyone who participated in purchasing art that supported different causes this year. Despite all the hardship, fear and grief that 2020 presented to us, we were still able to raise $4,961.79 for charities. Here’s the breakdown: Tree of Life Synagogue: $15.90 Whitwell Middle School – Children’s Holocaust Memorial: $26.40 Sisterhood Temple Israel of Hollywood: $215.40 American Jewish…
These are sad times indeed. I am so fortunate to be alive and able to work from home right now. I really want to give to people less fortunate than me. I believe that if I (along with all of humanity) gives in the way they are able— there will be balance in the world. In Judaism, this concept…
A New Direction: Chabad, The Seven Laws of Noah and Sharing Judaism with Non-Jews I began conversations with Orthodox Rabbi and director of Congregation Chevra Thilim, Shlomo Zarchi and his wife Chani, and Chabad Director in Berkeley, Rabbi Yehuda Ferris and his wife Miriam about sharing Jewish teachings with non-Jews. I am committed to following the path of this…
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…
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…
Do you believe in miracles? The word Hanukkah means dedication. It refers to the rededication of the temple after a miraculous victory the outnumbered Maccabees had over the Greek army. This meant that the unique rhythm of Jewish life would be able to continue– without this, Jewish existence was in jeopardy. The second miracle was how the small amount of…
As we move from the celebration of Rosh Hashanah with the sweetness of apples and honey, to introspection and asking for forgiveness during the Days of Awe, we have arrived at Yom Kippur. This is the time to let go of past mistakes, and reach for the coming year with renewed spirit. “On Rosh Hashanah it is written, on Yom…
Some people might think that creating Jewish jewelry is exclusionary and that such pieces are only appropriate for Jewish people to adorn themselves with. “Oh, I see: this is Jewish, right?” I sometimes get from passerbys at art fairs and festivals who then, scrunching their noses, feel uncertain about engaging in symbols not immediately familiar to them. Yes, my jewelry…
Nell and Chaim at Afikomen Judaica have stepped up their support of local Jewish Artist Aimee Golant. “We’ve created a partnership by showcasing Aimee’s art and sharing her story, we can help her cause for peace.” In a new agreement, they have significantly expanded their collection of her art in the store. They have more jewelry– the Shin Tree of…