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Judaic Art Studio is Marci Bratt 
Bykat. Marci turned to Spertus 
Institute for Jewish Learning and 
Leadership in response to the chal-
lenge of raising children in America 
with a full appreciation of their 
Jewish identity. She wrote her thesis 
on the vital need for each Jewish 
community to have a Jewish art 
center. In her words, such a center 
fosters “collaboration, curiosity and 
diverse perspectives.” It is bash-
ert that Marci met the Rebbetzin 
Moussia Geisinsky to collaborate and 
create Franklin Judaic Art Studio.
Grateful to be part of the daily 
team at Franklin Judaic Art Studio, 
Emily Hersch shares, “One of the best 
parts of helping people create beauti-
ful Judaica is also the opportunity to 
craft smiles one person at a time.”
The ceremonial red ribbon was cut 
by Michael Seltzer, Franklin Village 
Trustee.
Elated to attend the ribbon-cutting 
ceremony together, Stephanie Zaft 
and Judy Rosen shared that they met 
Rabbi Bentzi and Rebbetzin Moussia 
more than 14 years ago before the 

founding of 
Chabad of 
Bingham 
Farms. Fun 
Judaic triv-
ia: Stephanie is credited 
with writing the Chabad 
anthem “From 770 
We’re Marching Out.” 
Judy’s grandfather Daniel Temschin 
immigrated from Ukraine and was 
one of the founders of Yeshiva Bais 
Yehudah.
Rebbetzin Moussia, Marci and 
Emily welcome all to come together 
and live the mitzvot with beauty and 
dedication at the summer pop-up 
Franklin Judaic Art Studio. 
Regular hours at the studio are 
Sunday through Friday from noon-
4 p.m. with extended hours on 
Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9 
p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. 

Follow Franklin Judaic Art Studio on social media 

to learn of upcoming events and workshops 

Facebook: FranklinJudaicArtStudio Instagram: 

@judaicartstudio. Learn more about Franklin 

Judaic Art Studio and reserve your visit at 

JudaicArtStudio.org.

The menu 
of projects 
at the Art 
Studio

Jason and Sara Gross 
with daughters Jodi, 
Zoey and Jackie

Moussia Geisinsky 
showing a beautiful 
mezuzah that was 
raffled off during the 
grand opening.

Emily Hersch and 
Devora Shemtov

Marci Bratt 
Bykat, resident 
visual artist and 
art teacher at 
FJAS

