Diane Sidenberg is a Watercolour artist and sculptor who has been creating Judaica since 1985. She made a name for herself when she designed and created a quilted and needlepointed Chuppah for Beth David Synagogue that was featured in the Canadian Jewish News. Recently, she completed a watercolour painting for Adath Israel Congregation in Toronto. The art will be used for Refuah Shlema cards to be sent to congregants who are ill.

Born in Toronto, Diane was educated at the University of Toronto where she trained as a Registered Physiotherapist.

Currently, Diane specializes in painting custom marriage contracts known as Ketubbot (Ketubot) for weddings and special anniversaries. She also accepts commissioned work for synagogues and Jewish organizations, and enjoys designing and painting Blessings for the Home (housewarming gifts), Brit Milah and Baby Naming Certificates.

Diane is a member of the Toronto Watercolour Society, and is also an accomplished calligrapher in the English language. For Hebrew calligraphy, she works in collaboration with noted Hebrew Scribes throughout Canada. She has studied watercolour and calligraphy with private teachers in Toronto as well as at Toronto’s Koffler Gallery.and the Ontario College of Art and Design

Diane Sidenberg has been commissioned by the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto to create a volunteer recognition award."