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The current Jewish calendar is derived from the ancient Hebrew calendar and has remained unchanged since about AD 900. It is the official calendar of the modern state of Israel and is observed by Jewish people throughout the world. The Jewish calendar is lunisolar, based on lunar months of 29 days alternating with 30 days. An extra month is introduced every 3 years, based on a cycle of 19 years.’

We are currently in the Jewish year of 5781. It overlaps with the year 2021 of the solar Gregorian calendar.

Traditionally, a Jewish month begins with the new moon and is called Rosh Chodesh (New Moon). It is often beautifully celebrated in the evening with prayers, wine, and food. Why in the evening of the new moon? The Jewish day begins at sunset and ends at sunset on the following day.

The major Jewish holidays occur approximately during these times within the Gregorian calendar:

Shabbat – Saturday, Rosh Hashanah – September, Yom Kippur – September, Sukkot – September/October, Chanukah – December, Tu B’Shvat – January, Purim – February/March, Pesach – March/April, Shavuot – May

  • Shabbat
    שׁבת
  • Rosh Hashanah
    ראש השנה
  • Yom Kippur
    יום כיפור
  • Sukkot
    סוכות
  • Chanukah
    חנוכה
  • Tu B’Shvat
    טו בשבט
  • Purim
    פורים
  • Pesach
    פסח
  • Shavuot
    חג השבועות
  • Sefirat HaOmer
    Counting of the Omer
    ספירת העומר
  • Parshah
    Illustrations
    • The Light Of Shabbat, Watercolour 21x29 cm 2021

      The Light Of Shabbat

      Watercolour
      Paper
      21×29 cm
      2021
    • Shabbat Candles, Watercolor on Paper, 30x40 cm

      Shabbat Candles

      Watercolour Paper
      30×40 cm
      2021
    • Shabbat Shalom, Oil On Canvas, 20x20 cm

      Shabbat Shalom

      Oil on Canvas
      20×20 cm
      2019
    • The Light Of Rest, Acrylic on Canvas, 20x20 cm

      The Light Of Rest

      Acrylic on Canvas
      20×20 cm
      2019
      In Private Collection
    • Golden Crowns of Shin, Oil on Canvas 40x40 cm 2021

      Golden Crown of Shin

      Oil on Canvas
      40×40 cm
      2021
    • Shabbat Shalom, Oil on Canvas 40x40 cm 2021

      Shabbat Shalom

      Oil on Canvas
      40×40 cm
      2021
    • Shavua Tov, Watercolour Paper 21x29 cm 2021

      Shavua Tov

      Watercolour
      Paper
      21×29 cm
      2021

    Shabbat

    Shabbat or Shabbos is a day of rest that is celebrated every week beginning on Friday evening at sunset and ends the following evening after nightfall.

    Can you imagine a wedding without a bride or a holiday table without a central decorative piece sitting as the crown on the table? It’s the same with Shabbos. It’s the central jewel of the week. When you enter Shabbat, your soul along with the day becomes vibrant and alive, as if you had entered the presence of a Queen.

    Keeping Shabbat is a commandment from the Torah.

    “Remember the Shabbat day to make it holy. You may work during the six workdays and do all your labor, but the seventh day is the Shabbat to G-d your Lord, do not do any manner of work” (Exod.20:8)

    What it means to me.

    As an artist, my understanding of Shabbat is very simple. My labor is an art craft, I create paintings 6 days a week. Day 7 is different.  Yet, I think the deeper art is to learn how to find G-d`s perfect peace in our Shabbat every day. It is here where I can find my time with G-d, for the rest of my soul and imagination. This path of Sabbath Art is one I am still learning.

    • Sweet Blessings, Oil on Canvas 100x100 cm

      Sweet Blessings

      Oil on Canvas
      100×100 cm
      2018
    • Sweet Letters, Oil on Canvas 100x100 cm

      Sweet Letters

      Oil on Canvas
      100×100 cm
      2018
    • Round Challah, Oil on Canvas 100x100 cm

      Round Challah

      Oil on Canvas
      100×100 cm
      2018
    • Shana Tova Umetukah, Watercolour Paper 21x29 cm 2021

      Shana Tovah Umetukah

      Watercolour
      Paper
      21×29 cm
      2021
    • Rosh Hashanah, Watercolour Paper 21x29 cm 2021

      Rosh Hashanah

      Watercolour
      Paper
      21×29 cm
      2021
    • Sweet Rosh Hashanah, Watercolour Paper 30x40 cm 2021

      Sweet Rosh Hashanah

      Watercolour
      Paper
      30×40 cm
      2021
    • Sweetness and Light, Oil on Canvas 30x60 cm

      Sweetness and Light

      Oil on Canvas
      30×60 cm
      2021
    • Before Creation, Oil on Canvas 30x60 cm

      Before Creation

      Oil on Canvas
      30×60 cm
      2021
    • Red Pomegranates, Tempera, Watercolour Paper 21x29 cm

      Red Pomegranates

      Tempera, Watercolour
      Paper
      21×29 cm

    Rosh Hashanah

    Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the Jewish Year. It begins at sundown on the eve of the month of Tishrei and ends on the following day after nightfall.

    The main idea of Rosh Hashanah is that our G-d is our King, who created the world and Adam and Eve. The birthday of the world and of the first humans are strongly intertwined with a period of repentance. We may spend more time celebrating Rosh Hashanah at the synagogue than at home. It’s a beautiful time when we listen to the sound of the shofar (the ram’s horn) at synagogues around the world. And at home, we greatly enjoy eating round challah bread, with apples dipped in honey.

    What it means to me.

    Before Rosh Hashanah, is the month of Elul. It’s given to us so we can inspect our souls, minds, and body. Personally, I love to spend time examining my soul, for better, for worse, and seek out what needs to change. It helps me to be a better artist, to see people in a more positive light. Some of my favorite things about this holiday are to light candles, make the most delicious round challah, and greet my family and friends with these words: “Le`shana tovah u`metukah tikateivu!”  – “May you be inscribed for a good and sweet year!” or “Shana Tovah!” – “A good year!”

    • Tashlich, Oil on Canvas, 40x50 cm

      Tashlich

      Oil on Canvas
      40×50 cm
      2021
    • The Gates, Diptych, Oil on Canvas, 40x60 cm

      The Gates

      Oil on Canvas
      Diptych
      40×60 cm
      2021
    • The Gates, Right Panel, Oil on Canvas, 30x40 cm

      The Gates

      Oil on Canvas
      30×40 cm
      Right Panel
      2021
    • The Gates, Oil on Canvas 30x40 cm, Left Panel

      The Gates

      Oil on Canvas
      30×40 cm
      Left Panel
      2021
    • The Shofar Maker, Oil on Canvas 100x120 cm

      The Shofar Maker

      Oil on Canvas
      100×120 cm
      2018
    • Is It Time? Mixed Media on Canvas 18x24 cm

      Is It Time?

      Mixed Media on Canvas
      18×24 cm
      2021
    • It's Time, Mixed Media on Canvas 18x24 cm

      It’s Time

      Mixed Media on Canvas
      18×24 cm
      2021
    • Sing a New Song, Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      Sing a New Song

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021
    • Weeping Stones, "Weeping Souls", Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      Weeping Stones “WEEPING SOULS” Collection

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021
    • Sobbing Stones, "Weeping Souls", Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      Sobbing Stones “WEEPING SOULS” Collection

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021
    • Lost and Crushed, "Weeping Souls", Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      Lost and Crushed “WEEPING SOULS” Collection

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021
    • Tumbling Stones, "Weeping Souls", Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      Tumbling Stones “WEEPING SOULS” Collection

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021
    • Broken and Lost, "Weeping Souls", Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      Broken and Lost “WEEPING SOULS” Collection

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021
    • Crying Stones, "Weeping Souls" Collection, Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      Crying Stones “WEEPING SOULS” Collection

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021
    • We are Lost, "WEEPING SOULS" Collection,Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      We are Lost “WEEPING SOULS” Collection

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021
    • Crushed, "Weeping Souls" Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      Crushed “WEEPING SOULS” Collection

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021
    • Sorrowing Rocks, "WEEPING SOULS", Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      Sorrowing Rocks “WEEPING SOULS” Collection

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021
    • We are Falling, "Weeping Souls", Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      We are Falling “WEEPING SOULS” Collection

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021

    Yom Kippur

    Yom Kippur means the Day of Atonement. It begins shortly after Rosh Hashanah, on the 10th of the month Tishrei. Essentially, Yom Kippur is a day when those who did not have a chance to repent before Rosh Hashanah to ask for forgiveness.

    The whole day is absolutely beautiful and spiritually meaningful. Often, people spend most of the day at the synagogue with a gorgeous service. Traditionally, Yom Kippur is treated more like a day of Shabbat, a day of rest from work, rather than a festive celebration.

    What it means to me.

    My favorite part of this holiday is “Kol Nidrei” – the opening for the evening service. Kol Nidrei – means “all the vows”.

    This beautiful prayer opens the holiest day of the year just before sundown. It is chanted three times and each time it’s chanted on a higher note. During the dramatic chanting of Kol Nidrei, my soul first weeps, then rejoices, and then enters the state of calmness. The first time I’ve heard the Kol Nidrei, I could not understand a word, since it is written in Aramaic. Somehow my soul knew this language from eternity, otherwise, how would it respond with tears, joy, and peace.

    This ancient prayer was written for the sake of our souls, to keep awakening it every year.

    • Sukkot, Watercolour 30x40 cm

      Sukkot

      Watercolour
      Paper
      30×40 cm
      2021
    • The Four Kinds, Mixed Media on Canvas 30x40 cm

      The Four Kinds

      Mixed Media on Canvas
      30×40 cm
      2021

    SUKKOT

    Shortly after Yom Kippur, we celebrate Sukkot. It begins on the 15th of Tishrei. Sukkot translates to “Festival of Booths”. It lasts a whole week when we build a hut (sukkah) and make it our home for seven days!

    The practice of building a temporary dwelling has come to us from ancient times. One tradition says that we built the shelters during the harvest time when workers would live in temporary shelters/sukkot in the fields.

    This is an important holiday. As Torah says: “You shall celebrate the festival of ingathering, at the end of the year, when you gather in your labor out of the field” (Exodus 23:16)

    Sukkot is also called a season of rejoicing! In the time of the Temple, pilgrims from all over Israel would come to Jerusalem to observe this wonderful, joyous, and colorful holiday.

    What it means to me.

    I love a few symbols of this holiday. The symbol of guests and the symbolic meaning of temporary shelter. Our tradition is to leave our comfortable houses for a week and spend as much time in the temporary sukkot eating and praying, with a roof and walls of the earth of palm tree branches, bamboo poles, or corn stalks.  Such a roof won’t protect you from snow or rain, and therein lies the beauty.  Divine protection is what actually protects our body and soul. We are reminded and learn while inside of the sukkot of who and what is most important. It’s not about comfort or money, beautiful clothes, or shoes. It’s not about a house filled with pretty things. Sukkot is bigger than all of that. When the material things of this world will one day disappear, all that will be left is your G-d and your eternal soul.

    • A Warm Glow, Oil on Canvas, 60x80 cm

      A Warm Glow

      Oil on Canvas
      60×80 cm
      2020
    • Dreidel Dreidel, Watercolor on Paper, 23x30 cm

      Dreidel, Dreidel

      Watercolour Paper
      23×30 cm
      2020
    • Dreidels and Gelts, Oil on Canvas, 50x75 cm

      Dreidels and Gelts

      Oil on Canvas
      50×75 cm
      2020
    • The Miracle Happened There, Oil on Canvas, 40x60 cm

      The Miracle Happened There

      Oil on Canvas
      40×60 cm
      2020
    • Quilt Of Dreidels, Oil on Canvas, 65x75 cm

      Quilt Of Dreidels

      Oil on Canvas
      65×75 cm
      2020
    • Dreidel Nun, Oil on Canvas 18x13 cm

      Dreidel Nun

      Oil on Canvas
      18×13 cm
      2021
    • Dreidel Gimel, Oil on Canvas 18x13 cm

      Dreidel Gimel

      Oil on Canvas
      18×13 cm
      2021
    • Dreidel Hei, Oil on Canvas 18x13 cm

      Dreidel Hei

      Oil on Canvas
      18×13 cm
      2021
    • Dreidel Shin, Oil on Canvas 18x13 cm

      Dreidel Shin

      Oil on Canvas
      18×13 cm
      2021
    • Chanukah Night, Watercolour Paper 21x29 cm 2021

      Chanukah Night

      Watercolour
      Paper
      21×29 cm
      2021
    • Dreaming of Doughnuts, Watercolour Paper 23x30 cm

      Dreaming of Doughnuts

      Watercolour
      Paper
      23×30 cm
      2021

    CHANUKAH

    Chanukah is the eight-day festival of lights.  It happens around December. Chanukah is mostly translated as “Dedication”. It connects to the rededication of the temple after the war between the Greek Empire and the Jewish people. Then a miracle occurred!  Shortly after Judah Maccabees and his followers liberated Jerusalem and reclaimed the temple, they could find only one small clay bottle of oil, enough to last only one day. And when they lit the temple Menorah using this small amount of pure oil, the Menorah burned for eight days. Since that time, we have celebrated the miracle of light, our independence, and our dependence on G-d, and we remember the Maccabees and their successful fight for liberation.

    What it means to me.

    My favorite part of the Chanukah is to light the Menorah and quietly remember while looking at the flame, that a little amount of light is so peaceful and yet so contagious. Tomorrow, this light will be inside of my word of encouragement for my friend, or a smile to travel farther to make another person smile. When I add every night one candle of the Menorah, it’s equal to adding a little more goodness to this world, a bit more hope for someone. Every good change starts within us and can then travel to all corners of the world! It’s the miracle of Chanukah!

    • Tu B'Shevat Village, Oil on Canvas, 54x80 cm

      Tu B`Shevat Village

      Oil on Canvas 54×80 cm
      2021
      In Private Collection
    • The Olive Branch, Oil on Canvas, 30x60 cm

      The Olive Branch

      Oil on Canvas 30×60 cm
      2021
    • Bounded and Boundless, Oil on Canvas 80x70 cm

      Bounded and Boundless

      Oil on Canvas
      80×70 cm
      2021
    • Seven Kinds, Oil on Canvas, 70x70 cm

      Seven Kinds

      Oil on Canvas 70×70 cm
      2021
    • Joy Of Tu B'Shevat, Oil on Canvas, 30x40 cm

      Joy Of Tu B`Shevat

      Oil on Canvas 30×40 cm
      2020
      In Private Collection
    • A Portion Above, Oil on Canvas, 40x50 cm

      A Portion Above

      Oil on Canvas 40×50 cm
      2020
    • Under The Tree, Oil on Canvas, 30x40 cm

      Under The Tree

      Oil on Canvas 30×40 cm
      2019
      In Private Collection
    • Apple Tree and Tea, Oil on Canvas, 30x40 cm

      Apple Tree and Tea

      Oil on Canvas 30×40 cm
      2019
    • Olive Tree, Oil on Canvas, 70x80 cm

      Olive Tree

      Oil on Canvas 70×80 cm
      2021
    • Distant Hopes, Oil on Canvas 40x40 cm

      Distant Hope

      Oil on Canvas
      40×40 cm
      2021
      In Private Collection
    • Winter Soul, Oil on Canvas 70x90 cm

      Winter Soul

      Oil on Canvas
      70×90 cm
      2021
    • Inner Blues, Oil on Canvas 80x60 cm

      Inner Blues

      Oil on Canvas
      80×60 cm
      2021
    • Reaching Out, Oil on Canvas 30x60 cm

      Reaching Out

      Oil on Canvas
      30×60 cm
      2021
    • River Tree, Oil on Canvas 65x65 cm

      River Tree

      Oil on Canvas
      65×65 cm
      2021
    • Uprising, Oil on Canvas 60x30 cm

      Uprising

      Oil on Canvas
      60×30 cm
      2021
    • Heavenwards, Oil on Canvas 90x70 cm

      Heavenwards

      Oil on Canvas
      90×70 cm
      2021
    • Still Light, Oil on Canvas 60x70 cm

      Still Light

      Oil on Canvas
      60×70 cm
      2021
      In Private Collection

    TU B’SHVAT

    My dear Reader, I have to tell you that there are four New Year’s within the Jewish calendar. Tu B’Shvat is one of them. Tu B`Shvat means “The 15th of the month of Shevat”.

    In Israel, by the month of Shevat, which is around the end of January on the Gregorian calendar, most of the winter rain has fallen and the sap inside of the trees starts rising to life to form the future fruits. This holiday is also called the New Year of the Trees.

    What it means to me.

    As with many Jewish people, I don’t yet live in Israel. Tu B’Shvat is the holiday that helps me to connect to my land. Our G-d commanded us in Torah to commemorate this day by eating fruits and grains from the land of Israel.

    “a land of wheat and barley, of vines, figs and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey” (Deuteronomy8:8)

    Among my favorite things to do on Tu B’Shvat is to feed the birds and set up a beautiful seder at home. We have traveled a lot and the table on Tu B`Shvat always looks slightly different. It helps me appreciate how our G-d is generous and creative with all the different fruits on this planet.

    • Happy Purim, Watercolour 21x29 cm

      Happy Purim

      Watercolour
      Paper
      21×29 cm
      2021
    • Purim, Watercolour 30x40 cm

      Purim Sameach

      Watercolour
      Paper
      30×40 cm
      2021

    Purim

    Purim is the most merrymaking holiday in our calendar.  The joyous spirit of Purim begins at sundown on the 14th of the month of Adar and translates as “Lots” in plural form.

    The name of this holiday came from Persia. When our enemy Haman used a “lot” (“pur”) to decide when to destroy the Jewish people. The lot fell on the month of Adar.

    One custom for this holiday is to read the entire Book of Esther.  I highly recommend this, if you have never done so, or if it has been a while.   It is a wonderful tale of the bravery of Queen Esther and her uncle, Mordechai. It is the book where the phrase, “for such a time as this” first appears.

    During this holiday it is custom to increase our joy and participate in masquerades when you may be invited to a friend’s house or a big restaurant party! Even drinking a little too much wine is not discouraged.  It is a day of celebration!

    What it means to me.

    This holiday speaks to me through lots of the craft of making “mishloach manot” – presents and decorating food! Surprisingly, the book of Esther does not contain the name of G-d. It teaches me that Purim is the work of the Jewish people and their bravery, togetherness, faith, and hope of redemption are real. Even when G-d is silent, He is with us.

    • Matzah, Oil on Canvas 60x80 cm

      Matzah

      Oil on Canvas
      60×80 cm
      2018
    • Miracle, Oil on Canvas 60x80 cm

      Miracle

      Oil on Canvas
      60×80 cm
      2018
    • The Night of Questions, Oil on Canvas

      The Night Of Questions

      Oil on Canvas
      40×50 cm
      2020
    • Happy Seder, Oil on Canvas 70x90 cm

      Happy Seder

      Oil on Canvas
      70×90 cm
      2021
    • Bedikat Chametz, Oil on Canvas 40x50 cm

      Bedikat Chametz

      Oil on Canvas
      40×50 cm
      2020
    • At the Seder, Watercolour, Paper, 21x29 cm

      At The Seder

      Watercolour
      Paper
      21×29 cm
      2021
    • Chad Gadya, Oil on Canvas

      Chad Gadya

      Oil on Canvas
      100×120 cm
      2021

    Pesach

    Pesach (Passover) – begins on the 15th of Nisan and continues for seven days (or 8 days, if you live outside of the land of Israel. The festival celebrates the liberation of Israel from Egyptian slavery.

    “And I will take you to be My people, and I will be your G-d. And you shall know that I, the LORD, am your G-d who freed you from the labors of the Egyptians” (Exodus 6:7)

    Passover’s name came from the book of Exodus.  The 10th and final plague which broke Pharaoh`s will happened when G-d’s angel passed over (Passover) the Israelites homes and struck down only the Egyptians firstborn males, both man and animal.

    Ever since that ancient liberation, we gather on that night to remember and contemplate the meaning of being freed by the Mighty Hand of G-d.  Our law states that we are prohibited to eat during this week anything that might contain “chametz” – leavened grain, in remembrance of the flat and unleavened bread that the people of Israel ate on their last night in Egypt.

    What it means to me.

    I love the time of getting together with family or friends, spending quality time over Torah, and reflecting on a meaningful conversation about our nation, how it came to be and how it is today. To me, it’s a reminder to think about freedom in the 21st century. Am I free from all forms of food and technological temptations? And what about those around the world still in actual human slavery?  Am I or my neighbors really living lives of freedom? What can I change?

    It is a holiday when my creativity can go crazy. I love the color palette of this holiday. The cool colors of the blue water go very well with the warm colors of burned sienna and golden ochre of matzah bread!

    • Matan Torah, Watercolour Paper 21x29 cm 2021

      Matan Torah

      Watercolour Paper
      21×29 cm
      2021

    Shavuot

    This holiday is often called the “Feast of Weeks”.  Usually, Shavuot takes place on the sixth day of the month of Sivan. Remember the people of Israel departed from Egypt on the 15th of Nisan and within the 7 weeks period celebrated the Festival of Shavuot as they gathered at the foot of Mount Sinai.

    “You shall count off seven weeks; start to count the seven weeks when the sickle is first put to the standing grain. Then you shall observe the Feast of Weeks for the LORD you G-d, offering your freewill contribution according to as the LORD your G-d has blessed you” (Deuteronomy 16:9-10)

    The seven weeks period also called the Omer period or Counting the Omer. The Omer’s one measure from the harvest offering.

    The main idea of Shavuot to celebrate the most precious G-d`s gift to Jewish people, the giving of the Torah. The Torah is the central piece of so many generations of Jewish people of all times. Torah teaches us how to conduct ourselves in this world, how to love our neighbor and love our G-d. It’s our Divine Instruction for body, mind, and soul.

    There are a few traditions within this Festival. One tradition is to stay up all the first night of Shavuot studying Torah. On the second night, there is a custom to read the whole Book of Psalms in honor of King David. It’s a beautiful custom! Another is to read the book of Ruth. There are customs of decorating synagogues and homes with green plants.  Also, we are to remember the first colorful fruits of the season. When we attend the synagogue service, there will be fragrant spices to pass around to remind us about spiritual growth and to awaken our souls.

    What it means to me.

    I love the symbolism of this holiday sealed inside of the marriage covenant. The lovely symbolic image of Shavuot is that our G-d (the groom) takes Israel as His bride. When I think of G-d as a groom who had a very beautiful and protective courtship to Israel and desired to marry her, my heart responds to laws and instructions with more love and gratitude. If you can deliver so many good things to a person you love, imagine how much more you can do for G-d, your LORD!

    • Share Your Love, Watercolour on Paper Day 1 "Chesed of Chesed" 24x32 cm

      Share Your Love

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 1 “Chesed of Chesed”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Loves Ever-Rising Strength, Watercolor on Paper Day 2 "Gevurah of Chesed" 24x32 cm

      Loves Ever-Rising Strength

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 2 “Gevurah of Chesed”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Balance with Others, Watercolor on Paper Day 3 "Tiferet of Chesed" 24x32 cm

      Balance With Others

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 3 “Tiferet of Chesed”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Conduct Your Love, Watercolour on Paper Day 4 "Netzach of Chesed" 24x32 cm

      Conduct Your Love

      Watercolour on Paper
      Day 4 “Netzach of Chesed”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Appreciation in Love, Watercolour on Paper Day 5 "Hod of Chesed" 24x32 cm

      Appreciation in Love

      Watercolour on Paper
      Day 5 “Hod of Chesed”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • The Brit in Loving-Kindness, Watercolour on Paper Day 6 "Yesod of Chesed" 24x32 cm

      The Brit in Loving-Kindness

      Watercolour on Paper
      Day 6 “Yesod of Chesed”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Attraction, Watercolour on Paper Day 7 "Malchut of Chesed" 24x32 cm

      Attraction

      Watercolour on Paper
      Day 7 “Malchut of Chesed”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 8 Chesed of Gevurah, Watercolor on Paper Day 1 "Chesed of Gevurah" 24x32 cm

      Boundaries of Restriction

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 8 “Chesed of Gevurah”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 9 Gevurah Of Gevurah, Watercolor on Paper Day 9 "Gevurah of Gevurah" 24x32 cm

      The Wings of Gevurah

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 9 “Gevurah of Gevurah”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 10 Tiferet Of Gevurah, Watercolor on Paper Day 10 "Tiferet of Gevurah" 24x32 cm

      Be Inspired

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 10 “Tiferet of Gevurah”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 11 Netzach Of Gevurah, Watercolor on Paper Day 11 "Netzach of Gevurah" 24x32 cm

      Balancing Energy

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 11 “Netzach of Gevurah”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 12 Hod Of Gevurah, Watercolor on Paper Day 12 "Hod of Gevurah" 24x32 cm 2021

      Hidden Powers

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 12 “Hod of Gevurah”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 13 Yesod Of Gevurah, Watercolor on Paper Day 13 "Yesod of Gevurah" 24x32 cm

      Bridges of Unconditional Love

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 13 “Yesod of Gevurah”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 14 Malchut Of Gevurah, Watercolor on Paper Day 14 "Malchut of Gevurah" 24x32 cm

      The Power of Your Gift

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 14 “Malchut of Gevurah”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 15 Chesed Of Tiferet, Watercolor on Paper Day 15 "Chesed of Tiferet" 24x32 cm

      The Beauty of Loving Kindness

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 15 “Chesed of Tiferet”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 16 Gevurah Of Tiferet, Watercolor on Paper Day 16 "Gevurah of Tiferet" 24x32 cm

      The Greatness of Beauty

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 16 “Gevurah of Tiferet”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 17 Tiferet Of Tiferet, Watercolor on Paper Day 17 "Tiferet of Tiferet" 24x32 cm

      The Truth in Beauty

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 17 “Tiferet of Tiferet”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 18 Netzach Of Tiferet, Watercolor on Paper Day 18 "Netzach of Tiferet" 24x32 cm

      The Rippling Effect of Kindness

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 18 “Netzach of Tiferet”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 19 Hod Of Tiferet, Watercolor on Paper Day 19 "Hod of Tiferet" 24x32 cm

      Eternal Beauty

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 19 “Hod of Tiferet”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 20 Yesod Of Tiferet, Watercolor on Paper Day 20 "Yesod of Tiferet" 24x32 cm

      The Point of Connection

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 20 “Yesod of Tiferet”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 21 Malchut Of Tiferet, Watercolor on Paper Day 21 "Malchut of Tiferet" 24x32 cm

      Manifest a Little Majesty

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 21 “Malchut of Tiferet”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 22 Chesed Of Netzach, Watercolor on Paper Day 22 "Chesed of Netzach" 24x32 cm

      Love Your Burden

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 22 “Chesed of Netzach”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 23 Gevurah Of Netzach, Watercolor on Paper Day 23 "Gevurah of Netzach" 24x32 cm

      Focus on Your Success

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 23 “Gevurah of Netzach”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 24 Tiferet Of Netzach, Watercolor on Paper Day 24 "Tiferet of Netzach" 24x32 cm

      Honest Game

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 24 “Tiferet of Netzach”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 25 Netzach Of Netzach, Watercolor on Paper Day 25 "Netzach of Netzach" 24x32 cm

      New Challenges

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 25 “Netzach of Netzach”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 26 Hod Of Netzach, Watercolor on Paper Day 26 "Hod of Netzach" 24x32 cm

      When the Soul Awakens

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 26 “Hod of Netzach”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 27 Yesod Of Netzach, Watercolor on Paper Day 27 "Yesod of Netzach" 24x32 cm

      Connecting to the Power Of G-d

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 27 “Yesod of Netzach”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 28 Malchut Of Netzach, Watercolor on Paper Day 28 "Malchut of Netzach" 24x32 cm

      Light Over Darkness

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 28 “Malchut of Netzach”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 29 Chesed Of Hod, Watercolor on Paper Day 29 "Chesed of Hod" 24x32 cm

      Many Colors of Kindness

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 29 “Chesed of Hod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 30 Gevurah Of Hod, Watercolor on Paper Day 30 "Gevurah of Hod" 24x32 cm

      Learn from any Person

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 30 “Gevurah of Hod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 31 Tiferet Of Hod, Watercolor on Paper Day 31 "Tiferet of Hod" 24x32 cm

      Beautiful Small Aleph

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 31 “Tiferet of Hod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 32 Netzach Of Hod, Watercolor on Paper Day 32 "Netzach of Hod" 24x32 cm

      Make His Will Your Will

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 32 “Netzach of Hod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 33 Hod Of Hod, Watercolor on Paper Day 33 "Hod of Hod" 24x32 cm

      Same Level

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 33 “Hod of Hod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 34 Yesod Of Hod, Watercolor on Paper Day 34 "Yesod of Hod" 24x32 cm

      Bonding Hearts

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 34 “Yesod of Hod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 35 Malchut Of Hod, Watercolor on Paper Day 35 "Malchut of Hod" 24x32 cm

      Walking Tall

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 35 “Malchut of Hod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 36 Chesed Of Yesod, Watercolor on Paper Day 36 "Chesed of Yesod" 24x32 cm

      We Are What We Are

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 36 “Chesed of Yesod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 37 Gevurah Of Yesod, Watercolor on Paper Day 37 "Gevurah of Yesod" 24x32 cm

      The Bridge

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 37 “Gevurah of Yesod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 38 Tiferet Of Yesod, Watercolor on Paper Day 38 "Tiferet of Yesod" 24x32 cm

      The Beauty of Confidence

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 38 “Tiferet of Yesod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 39 Netzach Of Yesod, Watercolor on Paper Day 39 "Netzach of Yesod" 24x32 cm

      Between You and Above

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 39 “Netzach of Yesod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 40 Hod Of Yesod, Watercolor on Paper Day 40 "Hod of Yesod" 24x32 cm

      Sparks of Humility

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 40 “Hod of Yesod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 41 Yesod Of Yesod, Watercolor on Paper Day 41 "Yesod of Yesod" 24x32 cm

      Two Worlds-One Connection

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 41 “Yesod of Yesod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 42 Malchut Of Yesod, Watercolor on Paper Day 42 "Malchut of Yesod" 24x32 cm

      Royal Parking

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 42 “Malchut of Yesod”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 43 Chesed Of Malchut, Watercolor on Paper Day 43 "Chesed of Malchut" 24x32 cm

      Silent Kindness

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 43 “Chesed of Malchut”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 44 Gevurah Of Malchut, Watercolor on Paper Day 44 "Gevurah of Malchut" 24x32 cm

      Taking a Ride

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 44 “Gevurah of Malchut”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 45 Tiferet Of Malchut, Watercolor on Paper Day 45 "Tiferet of Malchut" 24x32 cm

      The Beauty of Speech

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 45 “Tiferet of Malchut”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 46 Netzach Of Malchut, Watercolor on Paper Day 46 "Netzach of Malchut" 24x32 cm

      Choosing the Path to Win

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 46 “Netzach of Malchut”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 47 Hod Of Malchut, Watercolor on Paper Day 47 "Hod of Malchut" 24x32 cm

      Clarity

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 47 “Hod of Malchut”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 48 Yesod Of Malchut, Watercolor on Paper Day 48 "Yesod of Malchut" 24x32 cm

      Transformation

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 48 “Yesod of Malchut”
      24×32 cm
      2021
    • Day 49 Malchut Of Malchut, Watercolor on Paper Day 49 "Malchut of Malchut" 24x32 cm

      Special Soul

      Watercolor on Paper
      Day 49 “Malchut of Malchut”
      24×32 cm
      2021

    Counting of the omer

    50 days after G-d and Moses led the Jewish people out of Egypt on Passover, they were given the Torah at Mount Sinai. Why didn’t God give Torah to people on the second night? Why wait? It was because the Jewish people were not spiritually ready. After centuries living in slavery, often forgetting their mission and their G-d, they needed a time of individual and community reflection.  A period of re-orientation was necessary to move from a submissive mentality from human rulers to the Creator of the Universe.  Time was needed to become a separate and holy people. Time was needed to accept the teachings and blessings of the Torah.

    And so, G-d instructed the Jewish people to count the Omer, a way of commemorating the special bundle of grain offering brought to the Holly Temple each year on the second day of Passover.

    In our time, we observe this special mitzvah (commandment) beginning on the second night of Passover celebration and continuing for 49 days. Each day we think about and make efforts to improve upon on various parts of our character and behavior.  Once again, we need to become ready to accept the gift and teachings of the Torah for the new year.  It is our practice to count the Omer aloud and “count for you” because each person needs do this for him or herself. (Leviticus 23:15).

     

    What it means to me.

    “Counting” is my personal “New Year’s Resolution” to become better teacher, artist, wife, and mother in 49 days. It pushes me daily to examine my soul and seek to change my attitudes toward myself and others. It is an opportunity to examine what’s happening this year, this month, this exact minute on the many levels of my behaviours of speech, action, judgment, kindness, love, discipline, and even the balance of my energy. 49 days, taking one day at a time.

    Some questions:  Am I judging too often?  Do I make good and wise choices? Do I and think and speak with respect and give dignity to all people who are also made in G-ds image? Does my love and care travel beyond my home to my neighbors? Is it hard to be kind to others because I am not kind to myself? This year I wanted to be more disciplined. I remember previous years when I didn’t count, but this year I chose a different strategy, I have done my counting via my passion for making art.

    The counting was not only consistent, but it was fun! I could not wait till the next day to execute my idea on a paper. This year fulfilling the mitzvah was very sweet and more importantly not neglected.

    • Bereishis 5782, Digital Watercolor 3900x4950 px

      Bereishis 5782

      Digital
      Watercolor
      3900×4950 px
      DPI 300
      2021
    • Noach, Digital Watercolor 3543x3543 px

      Noach

      Digital
      Watercolor
      3543×3543 px
      DPI 300
      2021

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