About Us

I grew up in California and made Aliyah in 1984. After graduating from the Hebrew University, my husband and I lived in Jerusalem and then moved to Beit Shemesh in 1997. I worked in the Israeli hi-tech industry in various marketing and sales positions for over 10 years and when the market crashed in 2002 I found myself without a job and looking for something new to do. I had no idea I would end up representing Israeli artists and starting a gallery in my own home as well as creating my own website. I give credit to Rachel Berger of the Tehilla Employment Office in Jerusalem (now with Nefesh B'Nefesh) suggesting the idea that I represent Israeli artists.

During the past four years, I have met and established relationships with over 100 different Israeli artists, all immensely talented people who enjoy creating Judaic works. I have chosen art that I believe is beautiful, meaningful, affordable and of high quality and that I think will make terrific gifts. EVERYTHING on this site is designed by Israeli artists.It is extremely important to me to do everything I can to help out Israeli artists who are struggling very hard to continue creating art amidst the difficult economic crisis.

I am available to meet missions or groups coming to Israel and am willing to meet you at your hotel in order to show you the beautiful items that I sell. I also visit the States several times and year and am happy to arrange to send Israeli art to sell at your syngagogue, organizational or community Israeli Fair.

For any questions or comments feel free to contact me by email: brenda@jewish-art-and-gifts.com or by phone: 972-2-991-4143 and I'll do my best to answer your questions.

A special thanks to my friend Annie Fried who sponsored my website and encouraged me to start it.

Thank you for coming to my site - I hope you find what you're looking for!