Our story

About Malchuta

Malchuta is a colorful and captivating boutique gallery in the heart of the magical village of Ein Kerem, on the outskirts of Jerusalem.

In the center of the village, we created our kingdom. A place where we would be present at the center of our own being, and bring our light to the world.

While the world was experiencing a crazy Corona crisis and a complete lack of clarity was in the air, a gateway opened for us to fulfill a dream. We came together, Leah and Stav, and jumped into the water during the first lockdown. We made the decision to open the store and set off together.

We felt it was time to strengthen local art, female creativity and independent businesses, us and those around us. In addition to our own creations, Leah and Stav, the colorful store serves as a stage for local female creativity and provides a platform for about 10 more female artists from Jerusalem and the surrounding area. And the hand is still outstretched....

When you enter the store, your heart opens and is filled with a special energy, an experience in which all the senses are activated. The eyes delight in the colors, the sense of smell is filled with wonderful aromas, and the heart meets the heart of the creators in each and every creation and in the human encounter with them.

At Malchuta you will find jewelry, ceramic ware, natural cosmetics, designed floor and wall tiles, and many other things that inspire the body, mind, and home. All uniquely and beautifully handcrafted, bringing the spirit into the material and the soul into the home.

They say that art is the kingdom of the world, it is the grace and kindness in everything.
May we be blessed to feel this and truly live it.
That everyone who enters Malchuta will feel a little more connected to themselves.

Malchutha is coming to the mountains!!!

If only

Love and gratitude for being part of our journey.

Leah and Stav

אוהבות

לאה וסתיו

Autumn Hoffman

She has been creating and designing handmade jewelry for 14 years.
Weaving and knitting gold threads with gemstones, pearls and crystals.
Turns gold threads and precious stones into magical and royal jewelry :)
A pharmacist of natural cosmetics that heal and nourish the body and soul.

Five things you really don't have to know about me, but you should:

I have four sweet children that I brought up in four years and they are my light…

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Every Saturday I make salads (I try, sometimes I make 16 🤪)

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I used to have really long dreadlocks (I still secretly miss them to this day)

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I went to more than nine schools in Israel and around the world because of my father's job.

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And no, I didn't learn to make jewelry anywhere. It's just been my hobby since I was 19.

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Leah Silver

A multidisciplinary creator and artist: painting, tile design, PVC kitchen rugs, ceramic dishes and jewelry.

She creates works inspired by tribal forms and still life, with color combinations that evoke deep emotion, delight the heart, and uplift the soul.

Five things you really don't have to know about me, but you should:

I have been dancing African dance for over 10 years.

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I studied at the "School of Visual Theater," from where I graduated as a video editor. (Search on YouTube)

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I've been working since I was 12, financial independence has always been important to me.

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I grew up in Moshav Mevo Modi'im, an artisan village of followers of Rav Shlomo Carlebach.

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Fake it, till you make it

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So... what exactly is "Malkuta"?

"Malchuta" means kingdom in Aramaic.

In Kabbalah, this is the most earthly, lowest feminine sphere, equivalent to the crown.

She is the queen when she is connected to the world, the earthly, the material, and Mother Earth.

We have a slang, "Be in your own kingdom," this is from an internal compass that is constantly checking, "Am I living my story, am I succeeding in shining my light?" "Am I faking?" "Have I strayed from the center of myself?"

Malchuta is a desire and prayer that everyone who is connected to it is a little more connected to their inner point and their wonderful powers.

Waiting and looking forward to meeting you.

Autumn and Leah

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