Ed Codish was born in New York City in 1940. He received his BA from NYU and his Masters degree from the Writers Workshop at the University of Iowa. He has taught at universities in the US and Israel. Ed Codish lives in Pardesiya, Israel, with his wife, Susann.
Jacob Yona Horenstein is a Jerusalem artist who creates through painting, illustration, and design. He holds a B.A. in Psychology and Art and is a member of Hamiffal (An Artists’ Collective). He currently works with a number of companies abroad as an illustrator and designer, with his original designs distributed worldwide. Jacob is also active in producing artistic events and workshops, in addition to teaching drawing classes to students of all ages.