Havlin Family Website

Project Overview

The Havlin Family Website is a heritage-focused web application showcasing the family's Jewish legacy and Chabad activities. The project required a delicate balance between modern web design principles and traditional Jewish aesthetics.

Key Features

• Bilingual support (Hebrew and English)
• Dark theme with gold accents
• Family tree visualization
• Photo gallery with historical images
• Mobile-responsive design

Technical Implementation

The website was built using vanilla HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to ensure fast loading times and optimal performance. Key technical aspects include:

• Custom language switching mechanism
• Responsive image optimization
• CSS Grid and Flexbox for layouts
• Modern CSS animations and transitions
• SEO optimization for both languages

Challenges & Solutions

One of the main challenges was implementing a seamless bilingual experience. This was solved by creating a JSON-based content management system that allows for easy content updates in both languages. The right-to-left (RTL) layout for Hebrew text required careful CSS considerations and testing.

Results

The website successfully preserves and presents the Havlin family's rich history while providing a modern, user-friendly experience. The site has received positive feedback from family members worldwide and serves as a valuable resource for genealogical research.