Eli Kellerman, born in 1947 in Haifa, Israel, attended the prestigious Yavne Yeshiva in Haifa and then the Nehalim religious college. After three years of army service, Eli earned his degree from Israel’s premier Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design. With his deep knowledge of things Jewish and artistic training, Eli soon attained prominence both as an editor and designer. From day one until his retirement, he spent his entire professional life (1975–2010) at Carta Jerusalem. Married with five children and numerous grandchildren, Eli resides in Jerusalem.