About the artist

Hi, I’m Rachelle.
(Pronounced Raa-Shell Chip-Root)

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Where Am I From?
I grew up in London, England, surrounded by my five beautiful sisters, my English mother, my Israeli father, and plenty of dogs.

As a teenager, I spent countless hours in my high school art department, always covered in paint and humming along to my favorite musicals. Art was my passion, but my connection to Israel also ran deep. As a dual national Israeli-Brit living in a non-Jewish community, I felt a strong pull toward my heritage, which eventually led me to make Aliyah and join the IDF at 18.

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After completing two degrees in social sciences, I returned to my first love – art – when a friend asked me to paint her ketubah. I knew in that moment that my life would never be the same again.

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Where Am I Now?
Today, I live in a town in central Israel, with my husband Elan, our baby Tamara, and our rescue pup Orlo, creating ketubahs and Judaica from my home art studio.

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Painting ketubahs allows me to combine my love for secular art with the rich Jewish traditions I hold close to my heart. I’m inspired by Israel’s vibrant nature, diverse landscapes, and layered history, and I love incorporating these elements into my work.

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I hope my art brings color, joy, and meaning to Jewish and interfaith homes around the world.