I was born into a deeply rooted family from Petah Tikva in Israel.
My great-grandfather, Dr. Menachem Mark Stein, came to the Land of Israel in 1882 with the Bilu pioneers, bringing with him the spirit of building a new life.
My grandmother Rachel, who was born in Hebron and later studied at a finishing school in Lausanne, Switzerland, left us a beautiful legacy of French-inspired cooking combined with the rich flavors of local cuisine.
My grandfather Nachman Gelman, an agronomist and orchard grower, filled our home with the fragrance of citrus groves. Perhaps that is why lemon appears in so many of our family recipes. My mother Menachama was known as one of the most beloved balebostes in the town. My parents ran a catering business, cooking for both private celebrations and film crews. Through my mother, the love of cooking and baking became a guiding light in my life.
On my father’s side, my grandfather Nechemia’s parents owned one of the first bakeries in Petah Tikva, so it seems that the spirit of baking flows in my blood as well.
From all these stories, flavors, and traditions, Savta Gila was born.
Today, the Savta Gila collection shares this heritage through cards of wisdom, food, and everyday life. Each card carries a small piece of family memory, warmth, and guidance.
Just like tarot and oracle cards, Savta Gila cards invite reflection and connection. Like affirmation cards, they offer gentle encouragement. But instead of distant symbols, the messages often come through the language of the kitchen and the table: a tomato, garlic, bread, honey, lemon, or a simple meal shared with those we love.
Savta Gila is part of the Ibiza Tarot family, a creative world of tarot, oracle, and affirmation decks that explore intuition, storytelling, and personal reflection. Within this family, Savta Gila represents the voice of tradition — the grandmother who reminds us that wisdom often lives in the simplest things.
Because sometimes the deepest guidance does not come from mystical symbols alone, but from the quiet voice of a grandmother saying:
“Come sit for a moment. Let me share something with you.”