Shtern Amber creates handcrafted memorial boards, donor walls, and Jewish art pieces for synagogues, schools, and community spaces.
Our works are made by hand using natural Ukrainian amber, Italian smalti, and other carefully selected materials. Each piece is created as a custom project — with attention to beauty, meaning, and the spiritual character of the space where it will live.
We believe that donor recognition and memorial art should be more than functional. It should tell a story, honor people with dignity, and become a lasting part of Jewish communal life.
From elegant memorial plaques to large-scale donor walls and Tree of Life installations, every project is designed individually and produced with care, craftsmanship, and heart.
About the Founder
Shtern Amber was founded by Uriel Shtern, an entrepreneur and community activist originally from Odessa.
Uriel is an observant Jew and is actively involved in Jewish communal life. His work is inspired by the traditions, symbolism, and spiritual heritage of the Jewish people.
In addition to his artistic work, Uriel is involved in philanthropic initiatives aimed at supporting Jewish communities and expanding access to medical care.
He is the founder of NGO Kvitna, a charitable organization that for more than 10 years has been dedicated to women’s health and early cancer detection programs. Among its projects is a mobile and stationary diagnostic clinic that provides free medical examinations for women, vulnerable patients, and members of Jewish communities.
Uriel believes that art created for synagogues and community spaces should not only be beautiful, but also meaningful — preserving memory, expressing gratitude, and supporting the continuity of Jewish life.
