Ketubah Graphia
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12/19/2025
One of my ketubot was recently included in a new publication, and it’s an honor to see this work reproduced alongside artists I deeply admire—among them Ben Shahn, as well as colleagues working locally and internationally.
For clarity about the piece shown here:
It was created especially for this publication in 2022 (not 2012) with hand-cut watercolor paper and acrylic ink, the calligraphy done with pen and nibs on watercolor paper, and with all materials chosen for their longevity and beauty.
The interlinear text alternates Hebrew and English, framed by papercut lines referencing the chuppah or wedding canopy.
Along the border is a well-known phrase from Shir HaShirim, often translated more poetically as, ‘I have found the one in whom my soul delights.’
The empty spaces you see in the text are where the couples personalization information would be written—their names and the date and location of the wedding.
I’m grateful to the couples who entrust me with their words—and to the ways this work continues to travel beyond the studio!
Hanukkah's lessons of resiliency and of finding light amid the darkness feel even more poignant this year.
Wishing you and your loved ones a peaceful, joyous, healthy and safe holiday!
This handwritten Book of Esther called the Megillah (“scroll”), for the holiday of Purim, belonged to my maternal grandfather. I never knew my grandfather, but I cherish having something that I know was his, was touched by his hands, and that connects us. Unfortunately, not much else is known about where the scroll came from and how my grandfather acquired it, but I can feel history—mine and that of the Jewish people—when I hold it, and I try to imagine the answers to those unknown questions.
There are other kinds of megillahs, but only Esther, the story of Purim, is read from a handwritten scroll—traditionally written with a goose quill.
There had been water damage to some of the lettering on this scroll, but the ink still glistens on the leather.
Scroll to see the whole Megillah...and don’t forget to make some noise if you catch the name of the badman of the story, Haman המן, ….it’s written 54 times in the Megillah! Happy Purim!!!
01/27/2021
Ketubah with Tree, Ketubah and Tree, Ketubah of Tree, Ketubah in Tree.
Happy Tu B'Shevat, aka New Year of the Trees and Jewish Arbor Day, observed on this, the 15th (tu) of the Hebrew month of Shevat!
May this next year be a time of growth, better health, renewal, and greater awareness of our environment and impact.
Images, left to right: Poetic Hebrew phrase with cut paper details, Red Earth text next to vintage paper, Ketubah text written on large piece of sanded and polished wood, circular Ketubah text written for collaboration with artist Ali Dachis of .
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