Meet the Artisans
“It is a tragedy of the first magnitude that millions of people have ceased to use their hands as hands. Nature has bestowed upon us this great gift which is our hands. If the craze for machinery methods continues, it is highly likely that a time will come when we shall be so incapacitated and weak that we shall begin to curse ourselves for having forgotten the use of the living machines given to us by God.”
Mahathma Ghandhi
Our artisans use their hands, their brains, their dreams, their experiences, their talent, and the gifts imbued in them to inform the creative process, their choice of medium, and their designs. We respect each for what they do best, and work with each to choose the work that they like most and that they believe best reflects their intentions, to in turn showcase to you.
Karen Silverman Anderson – Sea Ranch Jewelry
Unique line of Judaica jewelry with all the boho, tribal and casual vibes of Sea Ranch Jewelry.
Asha Handicrafts Association by SERRV
Handcrafted and carved wood products by Indian fair trade artisans.
Robin Kushner
Hand crocheted cotton and wire kippot.
Nadel Design
Contemporary, sleek Judaica made by local suppliers and laborers who are paid fair and livable wages
Havatzelet
Israeli silversmith focusing on three-dimensional whimsical designs. True collectors' pieces.
Kathy Bransfield
Handcrafted jewelry that opens to reveal hand-stamped quotes or images that capture the artist's trust in human faith, life’s complex beauty and all its diversity.
Carmit
Jerusalem stone fashioned into exquisite Judaica
Mayan Hands
Fine fair trade woven handmade Judaica helping women out of poverty while keeping rich cultural traditions alive.
Lisa Medoff
Art for the body; jewelry featuring organic flowing forms, reflecting natural environments.
Amnon Caspi
Quality sterling silver creations from Israel.
The Austrian Atelier – Klaus Haagen
Elegant candles that revolutionized a traditional source of light into art
Jennifer Wankoff
Hand made pottery and Judaica, inspired by a diverse Jewish cultural world of folk art.
Tabaka Coop – Venture Imports
Beautiful and unique gifts from around the world, providing employment to people in developing countries.
Bali Chai Women’s Cooperative
Bead work fashion accessories crafted one by one. ethically sourced and fairly traded.
Marvin and Michelle Shafer – Q3 Art
Unique, handmade creations that are artistic, affordable, and made from recyclable material.
Far Fetched – Wakami
Dreams + Opportunity = Change, all made possible when you purchase these beautiful open weave bracelets
Equal Exchange
Fair Trade Chocolate: By enjoying Equal Exchange products you join a movement to support small-scale farmers.
David Manando – African Home
Fair Trade at its best: wire and beads transformed into exquisite Judaica
Hannah Simons
Hannah's Ideas in Wood provide functionality and beautiful in a world of plastic and metal.
Advah Designs – Sarah Resnick
Marking life cycle events with tallit filled with ritual and beauty - working fairly with artisans here and around the globe
Ronit Gur
Handmade elegant fabric Judaica
Argaman Tallit
Tallit to be enjoyed now and treasured always.
Renee Savitz – Precious Heirlooms
Precious Heirlooms creates magnificent tallitot (prayer shawls) with beauty and inspiration, taking ritual and tradition and adding a personalized touch.
Tarig Tallit by Benny Anderman
Handwoven lightweight ecofriendly cotton tallit
Sue Monk
Unique, hand-beaded stainless steel servers - jewelry for your home
Avigdor Avraham
Bronze work Judaica inspired by nature
Victor Chiteura – African Home
Fair Trade at its best: wire and beads transformed into exquisite Judaica
A Summer Afternoon Natural Wooden Toys
Natural wooden educational toys for kids that support a future of conservation.
Cate & Levi – Josh Title
One-of-a-kind eco-friendly puppets and stuffed friends, all natural and reclaimed materials, handmade in Canada
Kapula
The warm art of Africa: Hand poured, hand painted, and hand packaged candles using traditional methods and following fair trade practices.
Pigment & Hue
Wonderful and whimsical toys and puzzles for children
Acholi & Langi Tribal Women
Handmade jewelry made of recycled paper, from the women of the Acholi and Langi tribes of Northern Uganda
Dabbah
Specialized experts in design and production of high-quality, handcrafted, religious articles in silver and anodized aluminum.
Barbara Matzner
Beautiful Judaica Designed by Barbara and Produced by Global Master Craftsman
Lisa Steinberg – 2nd Floor Studio
Handcrafted gifts using handmade papers, fine trims, collage and original art work.
Mishkan Hatchelet
Highest quality machine made tallitot
Maly Cohen
Textile art hand painted on silk
CJ Art
Judaica of Jerusalem stone and other raw materials found in Israel
Gael Roseman
Fine jewelry designs featuring the Torah as our guardian.
El Hai
Contemporary Judaic jewelry.
Moketza
Handwoven jewelry using stones and beads found in Israel.
Sidreh – Lakiya Negev Weaving
With the right tools her potential will be limitless: ensuring a woman's independence through income generating weaving.
Lorelei and Alex Gruss
highly imaginative ceremonial objects and synagogue art which are pleasing to the eye, nourishing to the soul, and a satisfying challenge to the intellect.
Rafi Landau
Artist, jeweler and silversmith, specializing in Jewish ceremonial art, bringing Jewish heritage to life.
Neil Meixler
Unique sterling silver Judaica made from dental tools and wax forms cast in sterling silver.
Mordechai Rosenstein
Uniting his interest in Judaica and painting, Rosenstein gives a contemporary meaning to the art of Hebrew calligraphy.
Michael Gore
Hand blown Venetian glass ritual objects.
Laurie Gross
Extraordinarily inspiring and spiritually based Judaica embodying universal themes, rich in metaphor.
Yossi Matityahu
An innovative approach to traditional Judaica, using silver, aluminum, titanium, and other metals, using minimal lines while creating the desire to touch his creations.
Michael Kupietzky
Works of Judaic art that are vibrant while maintaining a striking simplicity of design: cutting age technology merges with tradition.
Vicki Finkel
Creating timeless objects by hand out of clay, one of the world's most abundant natural resources.
Rachel Kranzberg Miller
Judaica and jewelry that is relevant in our time but also brings ancients values to the present.
Jere Moskovitz
Handcrafted wire jewelry and women’s kippot feature the intricate patterns of knit and crochet. Distinctive ribbons, yarns and glass bead accents add to the visually rich texture of each unique piece.
Oshrit Raffeld
Hebrew calligraphy and illumination as a design foundation for both ritual and whimsical objects.
Emily Rosenfeld
Love, creativity, and community fuels Emily's work, as she crafts joyful Judaica, candlesticks, menorahs, mobiles, and jewelry, full of happiness and blessing.
Oreen Zeitlin
Heirloom jewelry: spiritual symbols etched into Jerusalem Stone, wearable forever.
Ilan Hassan
Ilan Hasson works in a variety of techniques such as water colors, Goash, Acrylics, Japanese ink and Enamel colors. He also incorporates the use of hand made paper in the paintings, which becomes an integral part of the Original.
Karla Gudeon
Images that resonate with life affirming spirit, created by combining printmaking and painting.
Marit Meisler
Creator of unique household items and Judaica using materials such as cement that are generally found in large scale architectural settings.
Lev Schneiderman
Russian Craftsmanship and Israeli Heart combined in a contemporary, functional, and artistic Judaica collection
Adi Sidler
Innovative industrial and aesthetic designer, specialist in mezuzahs and Judaica.
Dorit Klein
Functional Judaica with a contemporary aesthetic.
Tzuki by Shay Peled
Laser cut designs hand painted in joyful and exuberant colors. Judaica and decorative pop art.
Renee Chase
Cloth to Clay: Fashion Designer and Sculptor - Renee's medium is clay, devoted to the fashion figure.
Avi Nadav
Silversmith and metal worker, creating unique, contemporary designs and traditional pieces.
Agayof
Contemporary designs inspired by traditional artwork, Agayof is constantly on the cutting edge of Jewish art, literally and figuratively.
Solmate Socks
Hand knit socks, mismatched with care.
Betsy Platkin Teutsch
Betsy is a prominent figure in the contemporary Jewish renaissance whose work reflects her outstanding lettering and design sense.
Ruth Shapiro
Hand crafter of fine metal art, using silver, gold, bronze, copper, gemstones, enamels, and resin.
Ed Cohen
Massachussetts artisan Ed Cohen chooses luscious and ecologically correct and nonendangered woods to craft his Judaic art.
Mira – Fair Trade
Empowering women and promoting social justice through fair trade by working directly with underprivileged artisans and paying them fair wages for their work.
Gabrieli
Handwoven tallitot (prayer shawls) and other textile art.
David Shamay & Eli Benlulu
Exquisite jewelry made in Israel, using traditional techniques and including materials such as Roman glass reflecting Israel's history.
Dafna Klein
Tsulim Windchimes, exquisite handblown glass tubes and charming ceramic amulets, bringing music from the Holy Land.
Stephen Schlanser
Master of the art of cut and blown glass, perfectly uniting functional art and gleaming sculpture.
American Stonecraft
Hand-gathered stones transformed into beautiful functional artwork and tableware.
Dori Schechtel Zanger
Narrative handmade colorful ceramic sculptures, Judaica and functional art work from Israel.
Ahuva Elany
Copper wall sculptures, mobiles and mezuzot, all crafted by hand with love, soul, and good energy.
Marcelle Rosenstrauch Quest Collection
Functional Judaica and housewares, all handcrafted, painted with enamel and decorated with Swarovski crystal.
Orit Grader
Metal worker, creating beautiful functional Judaica that emphasizes the relationship between color and shape.
Laura Cowan
Contemporary Israeli artist specializing in silversmithing and metal work, blending form, function, and beauty.