Brandon from Minneapolis, MN wrote: “My wife and I grew up in a legalistic sect of Christianity. Over the past 18 months we have removed ourselves slowly while people we love and respect have transitioned out much faster and much slower "
Jason came to us with a deep presence. His life had been shaken by illness, first his wife’s rare cancer, then his own diagnosis. But through it all, what grounded him was always the same: family.
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Lev came to us with a story shaped by migration, love, and endurance. He spoke of Masada, of finding belonging at sunrise on the mountain, and of returning years later to propose to the woman he loved.
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Hebrew Tattoos - the origin story!
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David carried this sentence in his heart for over twenty years. “To thine own self be true.” It was more than a quote. It was a quiet vow to live more openly and honestly.
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How did Hebrew Tattoos start? What exactly did Igor reveal to Gabriel in prison, and how does any of it tie back to Nazi art?
We’re launching a new podcast to unravel the history of Hebrew Tattoos.
First episode drops next Friday.
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Martin from New York came to us with a quote that had quietly taken root in him. At forty-five, he felt it rise with urgency. “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?”
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Alanna reached out with a vision that was both deeply personal and defiant. In Israel, during her Study Abroad program, she felt truly at home. For the first time, she could embrace her full identity: Jewish, queer, and free.
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Do you go into deep detail when planning new ink? What's your journey? Tell us in the comments!
David from Oregon shared his own view of his process with us. Watch to the end to see his gorgeous ink, done by @GeorgiaGreyNYC
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Joanna came to us with a quiet but powerful request. She wanted something that could hold the depth of her story without needing to explain it.
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How is AI changing art? @AsafAvidanMusic spoke about this and said, "Every once in a while, a new technological advance changes how we perceive ourselves as a species."
I agree, and I have some thoughts.
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Joshua asked for a tattoo that would reflect both his Jewish identity and his American roots, a response to the rise of antisemitism and a testament to the values passed down by his immigrant grandparents.
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Do you find tattoos cathartic?
Steve from Michigan shared how he felt during the creative process, especially diving into the storytelling aspect of the art.
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How much of a tattoo journey is about surrendering?
Jovo from Baltimore spoke to us about the trust he put in the process and what he needed to do in order to go through this journey.
Was it the same for you when you got your tattoo?
When I was 16 or 17, I found a quote somewhere. I felt it was so beautiful that I scribbled it on a piece of paper so I could turn it into a calligraphy work. That paper is long lost, but the quote by rabbi Kook still defines my life like very few others.
Tracey came with a deeply personal project: her first tattoo, a gift to herself for her 60th birthday. Choosing to embrace it with gratitude, she wanted to “really pay attention to the process in a positive way.”
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Did you end up going on a journey to get any of your tattoos? Tell us in the comments.
We sat down with Laura to talk about her experience with our process at #Hebrew_Tattoos, and what this tattoo art meant to her.
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