Born in 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Jeffrey Allon studied fine arts in the US and England. After receiving his degree, he studied renaissance art in Italy. From 1978 to 1997 he lived in Israel. In addition to his illuminated works of Judaica, he has produced a considerable amount of other original paintings and has exhibited in the United States, England, and Israel. His work hangs in private collections world wide.

Jeffrey Allon's work exhibits a rare artistic mastery in his drawing and painting, influenced both by his academic training and the Renaissance masters. He brings this mastery to full expression in his highly original Ketubot, Judaica designs, and paintings.