Stephanie Adler works with a variety of mediums which include pen and
inks, pencil, charcoal, painting, collage, and computer design. Her freeform
style is unique, creative, and results in very original works of art.
Her work has been exhibited and sold in private shows, websites, and magazines.
Stephanie offers the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available
on each ketubah design.
Gad Almaliah
Gadi, who
was born and raised in Jerusalem, is inspired by the vision of combining
the ancient Ketubah document with a very striking contemporary look. His
calligraphy is in the style of the Dead Sea Scrolls which is surrounded
by either rich-looking, hand-cut embossed metals or vivid watercolor images.
With a look reminiscent of both the ancient and modern land of Israel,
these Ketubot are the perfect combination of a legal document transformed
into a unique commemoration of the mitzvah of marriage. Gad offers all
of the following text on all of his ketubot:
Simcha Back
Simcha has been creating Judaica, tapping his natural
talents and his breadth of knowledge, since he was a Yeshiva student.
Culling from many different sources both traditional and modern, he evolved
a style uniquely his own which combines flowing colors and fine details.
The result is artwork of outstandingbeauty and rich in Jewish symbolism
and lore. Simcha
offers all of the following text on all of his ketubot:
Debra Band
Debra's work in Judaic art and Ketubot draws upon her
love of Jewish tradition and learning. She holds a BA Honors in History
and an MS in Political Science and turned her full attention to Hebrew
manuscript arts in 1987. Descended from an eminent rabbinic family, her
extensive studies of Jewish texts and research into medieval European
and Middle Eastern painting and manuscripts inform her work. Debra
offers the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on
each ketubah.design.
Yosef Bar Shalom
Yosef was born in Israel to a traditional Yemenite family.
He studied at the Tel Chai Seminary and the Bezalel Academy of Art. The
artist's specialty is Judaica and the inspiration for his creations are
Jewish religious and philosophical sources. Yosef's works are unique in
his use of different media such as parchment, gold leaf and 3-dimensional
illustrations. Yossef offers
the following text on his ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Vita Barth
Vita is a multifaceted artist who has worked in a wide
range of media. Her early mosaics were a precursor to the magnificent
quilted fabric pieces that she creates today. She has a facility with
paints, pencils and inks that, in combination with her impeccable sense
of color and design, result in artwork of distinction. Vita
offers all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Elliot Bassman
Elliot is a prolific artist who has always been fascinated
and inspired by biblical themes and Jewish symbolism. These he has re-viewed
and transformed into his own personal vision. His art is meditation, prayer
and joy made manifest. Through years of steadfast commitment and passion
toward his work, Elliot has developed a unique style of painting informed
by Cubism and Post-Impressionism. His work is in private and public collections
in the U.S. and Europe. Elliot offers
all of the following text on all of his ketubot:
Ayala Ben-David
Ayala Ben-David, a painter and ketubah-maker, has been
creating art for more than 25 years. She spent 12 years in Israel (10
on a small kibbutz in the Negev desert), and her works draw upon the unique
beauty of Israel's landscape as inspiration. Current work includes paintings,
original ketubot, calligraphy-paint works, murals and commissioned Judaica
for synagogues and community centers. The ketubot shown below are limited
edition laser prints, hand-detailed in gold and/or iridescent inks, on
acid-free Classic Crest paper and are pencil-signed & numbered. Ayala
offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Mickie Caspi
A most prolific artist, Mickie has been creating Judaic
art since 1980. Her delicate watercolors are inspired by many sources
including traditional Jewish, Persian and Arabic motifs, contemporary
graphics, art nouveau and her love of nature.She has exhibited extensively
in Israel and the United States and her illustrations appear in several
Hebrew children's books. Mickie offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Judith Citron
Judith Citron is one of the foremost Judaic artists in
America today. Her original Ketubot, known for their exquisite detail
and vivid colors, hang in homes throughout the United States, Europe and
Israel and are in the permanent collections of several major Jewish museums.
Judith's use of gold and silver foil, each applied independently, with
hand-made dyes, greatly enhances the classical look and appeal of her
work. After the piece is lithographed and the foils are applied each Ketubah
is individually debossed, stamped with the artist's seal and signed and
numbered. Judith offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Laya Crust
Laya was born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada where she
studied drafting and interior design. She continued her studies in drawing,
watercolor technique, lithography and calligraphy and later spent time
in Israel taking courses and researching Haggadot. She has printed and
bound three small books of lithographs, illustrated several children's
songs and illustrated and calligraphed "The Book of Ruth". Laya
offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Peggy Davis
Drawing inspiration from traditional texts, old Hebrew
manuscripts and Jewish folk art, Peggy Davis celebrates Jewish ritual
and ceremonial life through her work. She employs many media in her pieces
including watercolor, papercutting, colored pencil, pastel and more. Peggy
offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Rachel Deitsch
Rachel Deitsch is an illustrator and designer who has
been producing hand painted ketubot for ten years. Now some of her original
designs are available as giclee prints. These Cubist-inspired paintings
allow us to view charming landscapes from many perspectives. Rachel offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Melissa Dinwiddie
Melissa combines her background as a calligrapher and
multi-media artist with a deep love for her Jewish heritage to create
works of beauty, depth, and technical excellence. Melissa sees her work
as the ultimate expression of her relationship with the Divine.She shares
her knowledge and skills through teaching and exhibiting her work nationally
and internationally. Melissa offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Amy Fagin
Amy has come to be recognized nationwide for her fine
painted manuscripts which explore the realms of modern art within the
traditional themes of the ancient genre of illumination. Her distinctive
style is graphically strong and esthetically pleasing. She has a mystical
and cosmic view of life and the world which inspires her work. Amy offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Pamela Feldman-Hill
Pamela Feldman-Hill has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
and a Master of Arts Degree in Printmaking. Her artwork deals primarily
with Jewish themes and she creates original, commissioned ketubot in Hebrew
and Aramaic. Her background in creating these illuminated manuscripts
has inspired her current "Illuminations" series, in which she
combines patterns from fabrics, manuscripts, craft items and architectural
sources from specific cultures into contemporary studies of composition
and color. Pamela offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Joanne Fink
Designing Ketubot allows Joanne to combine her lifelong
interests in lettering and Judaism. Her colorful pieces are popular with
couples of all ages.and her work can be seen in many collections around
the world. Joanne also specializes in designing greeting cards, mugs and
other products for the stationary and gift industries. She has authored
several books including "Greeting Card Design" and "Lettering
Arts." Joanne offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Susan Fischer Weis
Susan Fischer Weis studied graphic design and began her
career by specializing in egalitarian ketubot and Judaicgreeting cards.
She has authored and illustrated six Jewish interactive children's books
and has designed manyceremonial objects for the home and sanctuary.She
shares her skills and Judaic knowledge by teaching art at a Jewish day
school. Susan
offers the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available
on each ketubah.design.
Howard Fox
Howard Fox's work reflects his fascination with the Moorish
period. Having traveled extensively in the Far East, Europe, North America
and now Israel, his works synthesize style and cultural variations and
are based on the mystical bond between people and ideas. His internationalreputation
of blending the old with the new and his impressionistic pointillist brush
work have made his illuminated Ketubot a vital presence in the Judaic
showcase. Howard
offers the following text on his ketubot. Not all text are available
on each ketubah.design.
Suzy Friedman
For over 25 years, Suzy Friedman has used various media
to express her spirituality and to celebrate Jewish life. Several of her
original pieces have now been translated into artful reproductions in
order to make her work more accessible. Suzy’s charming collection
of Judaic art reflect her talent and unique vision. Suzy offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Shoshana Gold
Born in England, Shoshana emigrated to the United States
in 1965. She was trained as a calligraphic artist and continued to study
Hebrew calligraphy, ketubah making and gold-leaf illumination. In addition
to using traditional mediums on paper and parchment, the artist incorporates
embossing, pressed flowers and raised gold-leaf illumination into her
work. Shoshana offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Galia Goodman
Galia Goodman is a papercutter, calligrapher and collage
artist who has been creating original Ketubot and other artwork for almost
twenty years. She has studied with a number of well-known artists and
calligraphers. Her work ranges from very traditional papercutting inspired
by historical examples to extremely modern abstract work with an emphasis
on color and form. Galia offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Archie Granot
Archie Granot is internationally renowned for his papercut
artistry. His innovative use of asymmetry and mutiple layering, have added
a modern edge to this very traditional art form and have resulted in Mr.
Granot's wonderful creations. He has recently produced limited edition
lithographs including the ketubot shown below. His work is displayed in
collections around the world. Archie offers
the following text on his ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Bernice Greenberg
Bernice is a retired art teacher, exhibiting painter,
ceramist, jewelry designerand illustrator of Jewish life. She has boundless
creative energy and her work reflects her passions. She enjoys using a
variety of media and has the gift of easily moving from one to the next
as it suits her expressive needs. Bernice offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Jay Greenspan
Jay and Tsirl have combined their respective calligraphic
and papercutting talents to create these impressive works of Judaic art.
Judaic papercuts can be traced to at least the 17th century. Scribes have
also incorporated this beautiful art form as part of the illumination
of a document or manuscript. Today, laser technology makes faithful reproductions
of the work of the hand possible. Jay offers
the following text on his ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Albert Hakakian
Aharon draws with his heart and mind. He sees his art
as a way to advertise God, instilling in each piece a soothing otherworldliness.
Born in Iran, he received his artistic training in New York City where
he earned a BS in Architecture and a Master of Fine Arts. His background
in architecture and illustration are apparent in his beautifully rendered,
dynamic images. Each painting is a perfectly balanced and complete composition
which draws the viewer in. Subtle symbolism, deep spirituality and Sephardic
flavor characterize this very special work. Albert offers
all of the following text on all of his ketubot:
Robin Hall & Richard Sigberman
Robin Hall & Richard Sigberman:Robin Hall calligrapher,
and Richard Sigberman illustrator, have combined their talent, design
ability, and love for Judaic art since 1977. They have created original
ketubot and other Judaic art commemorating life cycle milestones and other
special events. Having sold their work nationally for the past decade,
they have made a most positive contribution to the world of contemporary
Judaica. Robin offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Ardyn Halter
Born in London of parents who survived the Holocaust,
Ardyn was a scholar at Cambridge University before moving to Israel. His
father, Roman Halter, and he designed the original concept and building
for Yad LaYeled, the Living Education Memorial to the Children in the
Ghetto Fighters' Museum in Israel. Together they made the sixteen stained-glass
windows. His style is unmistakable with its strength of design coupled
with joyous, life-affirming color. Steeped in Jewish visual tradition,
these works of art also affirm Jewish ethics and values. Ardyn offers
the following text on his ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Roberta Jaret
Manuscriptures™ by Rivkah: Manuscriptures™
were born out of artist Roberta (Rivkah) Jaret 's desire to express her
own personal connection to family and Judaism. Her work blends the modern
art of typography and graphics with meaningful passages from scriptures
and prayer. Her signed and numbered limited-edition lithographs are printed
combing the old world craftsmanship of a European flatbed press and today's
printing techniques. Roberta offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Deborah Kaplan
Deborah has studied with many of the world's top calligraphers
and has been lettering documents since 1975. In 1985, she began specializing
in custom-made, one-of-a-kind Ketubot allowing her to express her love
for the Hebrew language and its letter forms. This has greatly enriched
her cultural understanding and constantly adds to her involvement in the
Jewish community. Deborah offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Sivia Katz
Sivia has created original Ketubot, special commissions
and calligraphic watercolors since 1972. Her paintings, based on Hebrew
texts, combine the subtlety of contemporary color and design with the
warmth of nature and the lyrical grace of the Hebrew letter. Her works
have been presented to former President Jimmy Carter as well as congregations,
Rabbis and community leadersand have been exhibited in museums and galleries
throughout America and Israel. Sivia offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Jonathan Kremer
Jonathan is an expressive graphic designer and Hebrew
calligraphic artist whose work is informed by a strong background in Jewish
study and is characterized by a keen sensitivity to lettering and design.
He designed his first ketubah in 1972 and since then his works have found
homes across the United States and abroad. Jonathan offers
all of the following text on all of his ketubot:
Ted Labow
Each of Ted Labow's designs is hand-painted in layers
of watercolor on a serigraph outline. Beautiful, intense colors applied
to intriguing designs result in striking works that have been enhancing
the wedding ceremonies and homes of couples for many years. Ted offers
all of the following text on all of his ketubot:
Shayna Magid
Shayna has taught photography and art at many schools
in Hawaii where she was born and raised. She began creating Ketubot in
1989, incorporating romantic images filled with the light and beauty that
is so predominant in Hawaii. Shayna offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Heather Mendel
Heather was born and educated in South Africa. She is
an established calligraphic designer, oriental brush artist and an ongoing
student of universal spiritual teachings. Her one-woman show, "The
Spirit and the Letter: Calligraphic Interpretations of Spiritual Truths,"
was exhibited in two cities. Heather has published a feminist Hagaddah
for men and women called "Towards Freedom" and she was selected
as a Hero of the Central Coast by the local Chapter of National Organization
for Women and is featured in their 2002 calendar. Heather offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Tamar Messer
Tamar is a well-known and loved Israeli artist. The distinct,
vivid, colorful style of her work draws upon a spirit of vitality that
at speaks directly to the heart. Tamar's career has included illustrating
for Israel's main newspapers and for several books. Tamar also lectures
at one of !he most prestigious art and design schools in Israel. Tamar
offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Cindy Michael
Cindy has been creating original ketubot since 1977. She
studied calligraphy and illumination techniques in New York City and earned
her Fine Arts Degree in Sculpture. She has applied her skills to all forms
of Judaica and hopes her work will inspire others to celebrate the richness
of Jewish tradition. Cindy offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Amalya Nini
Amalya is from a Yemenite family who came to Israel at
the beginning of the century. She studied art both in Israel and abroad
and her work has been exhibited in Israel and the United States. Her elegant
and very detailed designs are reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts of
the past and are laden with Jewish symbolism and motifs expressing her
deep love of nature. Amalya offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Betsy Platkin Teutsch
Renowned for her captivating ketubot, ceremonial objects
and book illustrations, Betsy is a prominent figure in the contemporary
Jewish renaissance Her outstanding lettering and design sense, combined
with a wide-ranging Judaic knowledge, result in exquisite works of art.
With every Ketubah lithograph purchased, Betsy contributes to the Ziv
Tzedakah Fund, which sponsers individuals and programs offering direct
sevices to those in need in Israel and North America. Betsy offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Deanna Rosenkranz
Deanna is an accomplished artist whose work can be seen
in synagogues and in private collections throughout the United States.
Her charming pieces often focus on biblical themes and are valuable heirlooms
for generations to come.She has admirably managed to juggle her career
in art while raising and nurturing her eight children. Deanna offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Ruth Rudin
Ruth's education and career in art started early in her
life studying extensively both in her native Israel and at Massachusetts
College of Art in Boston. Her designs are always vibrant and original
and she works in many media including watercolors, inks, fabric painting
and gouache. Her works have ranged from logo design to theatrical backdrops.
Judaic themes and Israeli landscapes figure prominently in her calligraphy
and illustrations. Ruth offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Nehama Samson
Born in Israel, Nehama's art reflects her love for the
Jewish culture. Her works range from calligraphy for invitations to ketubot
and family trees which are painted in acrylics and gouache on paper. Nehama
offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Robert Saslow
Robert Saslow is a calligrapher and designer who comes
from a family of artists. He has a degree in 2-dimensional art and has
been making original ketubot since 1983. Through his work and activities,
Robert has been contributing his time and talents to the Jewish community
since 1980. Robert
offers the following text on his ketubot. Not all text are available
on each ketubah.design.
Karen Shain Schloss
Karen has been creating one-of-a-kind ketubot for over
18 years combining her skills as a calligrapher, graphic designer and
papercut artist. She derives great pleasure in integrating a couples ideas
and tastes into a lifelong keepsake reflecting their union. Her lasercut
editions exemplify her wonderful talents. Karen offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Patty Shaivitz Leve
Patty has been creating custom ketubot since 1981 and
her work is in private collections all over the United States and Israel.
She combines her love of Judaism and its rich heritage with her lifelong
interest in calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts to create her unique
style of ketubot. Patty offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Sharon Shoen Muchnick
As a student of many artistic disciplines Sharon's work
ranges from Ketubot and illuminations to porcelain and ceramics. Her creative
endeavors have been greatly inspired by her strong religious beliefs,
pride in her Jewish heritage,her love of nature as well as her awe of
the beauty of God's creations. Recognized internationally for her distinctive
use of color and design, Sharon has made an important contribution to
the world of contemporary Jewish art. Sharon offers
all of the following text on all of her
ketubot:
Nava Shoham
The sacredness and festiveness of the Ketubah's role in
the wedding ceremony is expressed beautifully in Nava's colorful work.
Her blend of traditional symbolism and themes with modern geometric forms
results in outstanding and distinctive works of art. Nava offers
all of the following text on all of her
ketubot:
Rebecca Shore
Rebecca Shore, originally from New York, moved to Israel
in 1984 and now lives with her husband and children in the Old City of
Jerusalem. It was there that Rebecca fused 3,500 years of Jewish radition
with the youthful brightly colored imagery that has become her well loved
style. She specializes in Jewish children's artwork, which combines her
passion for Judaism with her flair for colorful, enchanting visual design.
She has transferred this vibrant style in the creation of these lovely
ketubot. Rebecca offers
all of the following text on all of her
ketubot:
Goldie Silberberg
Goldie's flowing pastel, watercolor and papercut forms
reflect the feelings that Judaism evokes in her. Flowers, nature and music
are symbolic of the beauty created by G-d and the imagery of Jerusalem
is inspired by the years that she lived there. She studied graphic design
in both Israel and the states and has been working as a Judaic artist
since 1990. Goldie offers
all of the following text on all of her
ketubot:
Corinne Soikin Strauss
Corinne Soikin Strauss, an award-winning painter, has
a long-standing love of nature and spiritual symbolism. In her light-filled
studio she creates extraordinary paintings on silk for couples and has
been commissioned by collectors, synagogues and museums throughout the
country. Renowned for her breathtaking chuppah designs, this is her first
foray into the world of ketubot. Strauss has won numerous awards for her
work and has been featured in several Jewish and secular publications.
Corinne offers
all of the following text on all of her
ketubot:
Leah Sosewitz
Leah is a professional artist who has been creating unique
Judaica since 1985. Besides ketubot, she has been involved in bookbinding
and painting ritual objects for synagogues. Papercutting, a traditional
Jewish folk art, is frequently incorporated into the artist's work, as
well as the use of other media such as embossing, painting and gilding.
Leah offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Daniel Sroka
Daniel Sroka is an award-winning designer and artist who
has been creating artwork with the camera and the computer for over twenty
years. He has worked professionally as a graphic designer in Japan and
the United States, and was most recently the creative director of Yahoo!.
Lately, he has been devoting his time to photography and print making.
Combining his devotion to craft with a sophisticated understanding of
design, Daniel creates artwork that radiates with vibrancy and intimacy.
Daniel's first ketubah was designed for his own wedding when he and his
fiance were unable to find one which reflected both their feelings and
personal style. They decided to create their own, combining his photography
with words they wrote together. This design received such great response,
that Daniel decided to create an entire collection of ketubot which share
this sense of meaning and artistic style. Daniel offers
all of the following text on all of his ketubot:
Julie Staller Pentelnik
Julie combines brilliant, full-color paintings with calligraphy
to create vivid and dynamic works of Judaic art. Preferring a watercolor
technique with lightfast inks, she illuminates almost every piece with
gold ink or with gilding in 22K gold leaf. The deep, rich colors of her
palette and the organic elements that she loves augment the contemporary
interpretation she uses to develop each work. Through her artwork she
hopes to preserve the Jewish heritage for future generations. Julie combines
brilliant, full-color paintings with calligraphy to create vivid and dynamic
works of Judaic art. Preferring a watercolor technique with lightfast
inks, she illuminates almost every piece with gold ink or with gilding
in 22K gold leaf. The deep, rich colors of her palette and the organic
elements that she loves augment the contemporary interpretation she uses
to develop each work. Through her artwork she hopes to preserve the Jewish
heritage for future generations. Julie
offers all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Naomi Teplow
Naomi Teplow has been making ketubot and illuminated manuscripts
since1983. Her style is influenced by old European manuscripts and Persian
miniatures with their strong, rich colors,detailed natural scenes and
elaborate floral and geometrical designs. Her medium is primarily gouache
on paper or parchment. Naomi offers
the following text on her ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Yonah Weinrib
An ordained Orthodox rabbi, Yonah never received formal
training in art. Yet for eighteen years he has been creating incredible
and insightful works that are in many prestigious collections Going beyond
the literal meaning of the scriptures, the artist endeavors to find the
true meanings of the texts by researching what the Jewish commentators
had to say about them through the ages. This becomes the basis for his
captivating images reflecting his perception of the Divine. Yonnah offers
all of the following text on all of his ketubot:
Hannah Wills
Hannah Wills is an Israeli lettering artist whose interest
in calligraphic design took root in the early 1990"s as she began
studying under internationally known calligraphers while a member of the
Washington Calligraphers Guild. Primarily using biblical scriptures as
her text, Hannah focuses on creating designs that cause the written word
to come alive to the reader's eyes and heart. Hannah
offers all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Ilene Winn Lederer
Inspired by the family traditions and folklore of her
Eastern European heritage, Ilene has created a unique visual language
that is a voice for her mind's eye. Through her thoughtful, intricate
interpretations of Torah, Midrash and Hebrew legend, she bridges the mundane
and mystical theaters of Jewish experience. Dreams, memories and spiritual
journeys are woven into a tapestry of icons which are universal yet personal.
Ilene offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Ze'ev
Ze'ev, an accomplished artist and Yeshiva graduate, has
developed his artwork and calligraphy over the last fifteen years. All
of the ketubot featured here are individually hand-painted with brilliant
layers of watercolor and each text is completely handwritten. Ze'ev offers
the following text on his ketubot. Not all text are available on each
ketubah.design.
Marion Zimmer
Marion Zimmer has been a professional calligrapher for
over 25 years. Her works are exhibited throughout her native city of Montreal,
with her "Cycle of Life" piece displayed at the entrance to
the prestigious Jewish Public Library. She has created beautiful bilingual
ketubot incorporating French into the text. Marion offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
Carol Zuckman
Carol specializes in Hebrew calligraphy and illumination.
She creates original works on calfskin vellum and on beautiful hand-crafted
paper incorporating 23K gold leaf and shell gold, collage and papercutting
techniques into her work. Carol offers
all of the following text on all of her ketubot:
