Patty Shaivitz Leve graduated from Cooper Union with a BFA in graphic design. It was there that her serious, lifelong study of calligraphy began. She has been making custom Ketubot for individuals since 1981 and her work is in private collections all over the United States and Israel. She combines her love of Judaism and its rich heritage with her interest in calligraphy and illuminated manuscripts to create her unique style of Ketubot.