Anna Abramzon Studio

A Bespoke Tallit for Shayna

Samantha reached out because she had seen the custom hand painted tallitot I had designed for the clergy of Temple Emanuel in Beverly Hills and had a very special project in mind. Her Bat Mitzvah girl, Shayna, needed a bespoke tallit that could become an heirloom for future generations. Shayna's older brother had received a tallis passed down from their grandfather for his Bar Mitzvah and Shayna needed a custom tallit made just for her that was just as meaningful and unique. Challenge accepted! 

Junie and Avner's Chicago Honeycomb Pavilion Ketubah

Meet Julie and Avner. This adorable couple met through a mutual friend right after Junie moved to Chicago. It turned out they had gone to college together at Stanford, but had never crossed paths. They say fate works in mysterious...

Painting a Mural in Israel!

One of the hardest for me about being a Jew in the Diaspora in the last two years has been the feeling of helplessness.  I spent the last few weeks on a volunteer trip to Israel organized by the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles and Birthright Israel. It was an absolutely incredible experience. This opportunity to get my hands dirty and physically contribute even in the smallest tangible ways to Israel’s recovery was a huge boost to my spirits and morale.

Jana and Danny's Museum at Eldridge Street Ketubah

Jana and Danny are the definition of a real New York couple, both of their families have been in NYC for generations. For their wedding ceremony venue, they chose the Museum at Eldridge Street. This magical place is a truly breathtaking former synagogue, which as recently been restored and now functions as a museum to Jewish life on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. And so the inspiration for their one of a kind hand painted ketubah was born.

A Chicago Love Tree Ketubah for Blake and Danielle (my baby sister!)

While I love sharing the love stories of all the wonderful couples I work with on this blog, it's not every day that I get to share a custom ketubah I painted for my very own baby sister!  This one...

A Cherry Blossoms and Chinese Calligraphy Ketubah for Janine and Drew

Janine and Drew met on a study abroad program in Beijing, where they were studying Chinese. As soon as they met, they found that they could talk endlessly without pause.  They wanted their ketubah to incorporate symbols of how they...

The Perfect Mix and Match Ketubah for Lindsey and Jeremy

Lindsey and Jeremy met on Hinge in February of 2023. Well, Lindsey liked his picture 3 months before, but Jeremy didn't 'like her back' until then! Their first date was at Green Door Tavern in Chicago followed by many more...

A Photo Montage Ketubah with Hidden Symbols for Cori and Steve

Like so many couples during the pandemic, Cori and Steve first met through their screens on Hinge. They had an instant connection and found it was easy and fun to talk about everything and anything.  I was so excited to...

A Photo Montage Ketubah for Bridget and Julian

Bridget and Julian look like the couple out of every little girl's fairy tale wedding vision board. No joke, Disney animators could not dream up with a couple this perfect -- but their beauty and stunning photos are just the...

A Special Award for Congressman Hakeem Jeffries

I was so touched when the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York asked me to create a special award for Congressman Hakeem Jeffries. I have been a fan of the Congressman for a long time. He has been a...

Shachar and Shalini's Custom Day and Night Papercut Ketubah

Shalini and Shachar's love story is a meet-cute worthy of Hollywood. Once upon a time, two strangers were seated next to each other on a 6 AM flight from Cleveland to Boston. He was traveling for work, she was flying for her...

Ellie and Jim's Adventure Seeker Ketubah

One day last summer, I received an unusual WhatsApp message from an unknown number. It was from an engaged couple who was traveling off the grid without internet. They had gotten a patch of service, they wrote, and taken the...

New Hand Painted Clergy Tallits for Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills!

Cantor Weiss, Rabbi Aaron, and Rabbi Alban in their brand new custom painted tallitot.  It's not every day that I get to share a project that is this exciting and personal. I am so honored that I got to create new clergy...

Aaron and Adam's Rainbow Stained Glass Ketubah

 Aaron and Adam came into my life through our Temple Emanuel in Beverly Hills, where Aaron is the amazing Youth Director.  I was so excited when he and his fiance, Adam, decided to order a custom hand painted ketubah.  Here...

Creative Ketubah Signing Ceremony Ideas

Whether you are a couple wondering what to expect at your ketubah signing, or an officiant looking for creative ketubah signing ideas, here are some unique and interesting customs a modern rabbi or officiant might perform with a couple during their ketubah signing:

Heather and Danny: a story of coincidence, romance, and a very good ketubah omen

Here is something you might not know. Before I married my hubby, Patricio, and became Anna Abramzon, I was Anna Polishchuk. Yes, I grew up with a last name that has four consonants in a row. You don't meet other Polishchuks...

Divya and Ricky's Big Fat Indian Jewish Wedding

This is the story of Divya and Ricky -- two wine and music loving Google employees who got together thanks to the greatest pick up line of all time. Who said what to whom? Read on, friends. This is also the story...

The Tallented Edwards' Tropical Dream Wedding

Here is something you might not know. In my twenties I lived in Israel. In addition to meeting my hubby, having my first daugher, and painting my first ketubah in Jerusalem, I also had the absolute coolest art job in...

A Mondrian and Chagall Inspired Ketubah for Katie and Lauren

Meet Katie and Lauren.  These beautiful brides contacted me about a modern art inspired ketubah for their Maine wedding. The first step in coming up with ideas for a custom, hand painted ketubah is to get to know the couple. Lauren...

A New York in Las Vegas Themed Ketubah for Ben and Sarah

Ben and Sarah came to me with a unique request -- this Philadelphia couple wanted a ketubah based on the New York roller coaster in Las Vegas. There's a first time for everything! But there was a special reason this couple...

A Hindu Jewish Ketubah for Rebecca and Vinayaka

Meet Rebecca and Vinayaka. This beautiful couple wanted an interfaith ketubah that would honor and celebrate their respective backgrounds and religions: Jewish and Hindu.  Little did they know that I am fascinated with Indian culture and art and henna patterns are...