For as long as I can remember, my hands have been an extension of my creative energies.  I have thrown pottery, sculpted from alabaster stone, painted silk, soldered silver jewelry, strung beads, built cabinetry and designed web sites (including mine.)  The artist inside me just has to keep busy!

I am also an accomplished miniaturist and dollhouse builder.  Feel free to visit my miniatures website here:

I was born and raised in the New York area and relocated to North Carolina in 1989.

During the school year I teach adult Hebrew literacy classes, tutor in my synagogue's religious school and tutor Bar/Bat Mitzvah students.  In February 2001, together with 8 other women, I celebrated my Bat Mitzvah as an adult; it was one of the most memorable events of my adult life and, after years of study, a dream that was finally realized.  Our Parshat, Beshallach, was so fitting, since it is not only about faith, but about Miriam and the strength of women.

Kippah & Judaica Design combines my two passions: art and Judaism.  Each beaded  kippah I weave is a unique item for a woman who desires a sense of spirituality while wearing a head covering that sparkles like jewelry.  Making kippot, custom tallitot and other Judaic items is what I love to do.  I hope you feel that same emotion wearing one of my handcrafted items!  Check back often as I continue to add new items to the site.

I am blessed to have been part of so many Jewish celebrations and, through my work, to have "met" such wonderful people all over the world.  Thank you all for sharing your lives with me.

Bevirkat Shalom
With a blessing of peace, Jan