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…
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…
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…
Education 1996 San Francisco State University, BA Sociology, Metal Art Minor, Cum Laude Permanent Collection Ilan Ramon Museum and Memorial, Mitzpe Ramon, Israel, Replica Barbed Wire Mezuzah National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia, PA, Front Entrance Mezuzah Jewish Museum of New York, New York, NY, Untitled Mezuzah “Living in the Moment: The Celebration of Jewish Time” Hebrew Union College,…
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…
Dear Friends, Family, Neighbors, Customers, Clients and Colleagues, It’s times like these when I focus on the unique opportunities that I am afforded by having time at home. (If home is not a safe place for you, please click here.) This post is dedicated to ways that you can help yourself and help others during the quarantine. Although I…
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…
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…