ceramics

From the Samarian Hills of Itamar, Batya Erdstein channels all her energies into her pottery kiln, producing a stunning variety of ceramic pieces with designs inspired by the Bible and the Land of Israel. Meet Batya, a ceramist who puts all her love into her products. Originally from San Diego, California, Batya’s original career choice was quite a different one from that of a ceramicist. Back in the US, she was a nurse, earning a nice salary and enjoying a pleasant, if not very fulfilling, life. However, Batya has always been a very spiritual person, deeply connected to Judaism and...

Ceramics One of the handmade products you can find in our gift box from Israel is ceramics. Handmade ceramics can range from home decor to functional plates and mugs. Their ceramic work is inspired by Israeli culture, and the beauty is seen in each piece. Ceramics by Batya is one of the ceramics makers we assist by using their ceramics in our gift boxes. Batya has been working with ceramics for more than 18 years. She runs a studio in Itamar and provides classes for all ages and special needs groups. Judaica Our gift boxes may include select handmade pieces...

Batya told us that her and her husband had always been interested in living in Judea and Samaria. “When we first got married, we lived in Bat Ayin , but then we moved to Tsfat and then we found ourselves back here in the Shomron again… It’s one of the most beautiful places in Israel,” Batya tells us. Batya continued to tell us about the ‘why’ that brought her and her family to Samaria. “I could have lived my life in San Diego, California working as a nurse and making a lot more money, but I believe that being here...