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Lets Celebrate the Hebrew Alphabet
A Celebration of the
Hebrew AlphabetHere in Israel, we are in the period
traditionally known as “acharei ha’chagim” (after the festivals). Following the
long summer holidays and the stop-start of the festivals, this is when the
school year usually starts in earnest. Young children around the country
are being introduced to the sweetness of learning the letters of the Aleph-Bet
to prepare them for learning to read. This year, unfortunately, because of the
ongoing Covid crisis, many studen
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21st Oct 2020
Sukkot - Reflections on one of my favorite festivals
SukkotSukkot Has always been one of my favorite festivals. It celebrates the harvest especially the seven fruits and grains grown in Israel. It was the inspiration for my first design: the Seven Species. A design that still gives me joy to offer to this day - (thirty years later). After the earnest reflection of
Yom Kippur, Sukkot is a time of great celebration with the underlying poignant message of the fragility of life and abode.1.
Building the SukkahAlthough
you can build a suk
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1st Oct 2020
7 Housewarming Gift Ideas for the Jewish home
In medieval times, communities would help families settle into their new homes by helping to “warm” them up. They brought firewood as a gift, - it was also said to ward off evil spirits. While we no longer to bring firewood , it is interesting and meaningful to recall the original spirit of housewarming with a traditional gift.
In Jewish tradition as well, this custom holds strong. We try to welcome new members to our communities, to help them feel comfortable and accepted. We are all
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11th Aug 2020
The Picture-Perfect Pomegranate
What is it about the pomegranate, or
rimon, that makes it such a hot and beloved symbol in Israel? Is
this an old fad or new? Is it religious or secular? Is it the fruit itself or only its physical appearance?
The truth is, a little of everything!
The imagery of the pomegranate dates back to ancient days,
but has made a vivacious comeback in contemporary art and culture. We see the
fruit’s image imprinted on ancient coins of Judea and it is said that King
Solomon had his c
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28th Jul 2020
My passion and approach to design
I think about what makes for good and satisfying design a lot of the time. And although I have never been to art school it is the essence of my being to produce, beautiful objects that enhance everyday life. I have found that the quest to develop designs with my designers is one of the most constant joys in my life. I can loose myself totally when thinking about a design concept and that is an absolute joy. I have a desire to make things every day, I love watching fabrics being printe
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1st Jul 2020