With the recent loss of my parents , it seemed the perfect time to create a painting with a focus on the Kaddish, a Hebrew prayer often referred to as the Mourner’s Kaddish. I have always loved the flow of rhythmic sounds as these Hebrew words are recited aloud, particularly in a group. There is a
It all started when I was thinking of doing a “30 Paintings in 30 Days” challenge. The idea of creating a series of 6” x 6” paintings on canvas intrigued me. Back in April, I had done a small group of works on paper in that size. So, when considering the challenge, I decided to begin a series of T
There is a short list of things that really matter: family, friends, country and faith top most. For many Jews, our people and Israel occupy an almost sacred place in the order of commitment and passion. Therefore when either the Jewish people or the legitimacy of the State of Israel are attacked and slandered, we react passionately. In a visceral way these things are crucial to the very core of our identity. How do contemporary Jewish artists respond?
++++ Kaddish: Prayer for the Dead English Glorified and sanctified be God’s great name throughout the world which She has created according to Her will. May She establish Her kingdom in your lifetime and during your days, and within the life of the entire House of Israel, speedily and soon; and say, Amen. May Her […]
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Behold! A beautiful etched and painted brass temple menorah with seven branches. The branches or “arms” are fixed and stand on a stem with three-layered pedestal. The branches feature a laurel leaf pattern and the tips depict Hebraic imagery painted in red, green and blue. The center stem also has square panels with painted spiritual imagery inside it. At the bottom one on side it reads Israel / Shabbat in Hebrew and the other side reads Israel Kaddish in Hebrew. This gorgeous menorah stands 7 inches tall and nearly 7 inches across. It’s in good vintage condition — the paint appears a little smeared in some places but it looks like it was manufactured this way — see the pix for more details. This one is unmarked but it’s likely made in Israel, 1960s, based on the style. The menorah is ready to use to light candles any time of year or use it as a symbolic display of beautiful vintage Judaica in your home! Note: A menorah may have seven or nine candles, depending on its purpose. For Hanukkah, the menorah will have nine candles: one for each of the eight nights of the holiday, plus the shamash (helper) candle. This listing is for a traditional menorah, however, which has seven. This type of menorah is most often found year-round in synagogues. To read more about this, from Wikipedia: "The menorah (/məˈnɔːrə/; Hebrew: מְנוֹרָה mənōrā, pronounced [menoˈʁa]) is a seven-branched candelabrum that is described in the Hebrew Bible and in later ancient sources as having been used in the Tabernacle and in the Temple in Jerusalem. Into prehistory, its iconography can be traced to representations of the sacred tree.[1] Since ancient times, it has served as a symbol representing the Jewish people... According to the Hebrew Bible, the menorah was made out of pure gold, and the only source of fuel that was allowed to be used to light the lamps was fresh olive oil. The menorah was placed in the Tabernacle. Biblical tradition holds that Solomon's Temple was home to 10 menorahs, which were later plundered by the Babylonians; the Second Temple is also said to have been home to a menorah. Following the Roman destruction of Jerusalem and the Temple in 70 CE, the menorah was taken to Rome; the Arch of Titus, which still stands today, famously depicts the menorah being carried away by the triumphant Romans along with other spoils of the destroyed temple. The menorah was reportedly taken to Carthage by the Vandals after the sacking of Rome in 455. Byzantine historian Procopius reported that the Byzantine army recovered it in 533 and brought it to Constantinople, then later returned it to Jerusalem, but many other theories have been advanced for its eventual fate, and no clear evidence of its location has been recorded since late antiquity." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Temple_menorah Please note: All of my items are in previously owned and loved condition and therefore may contain unseen dirt, scratches, flaws or imperfections. I lovingly clean and restore items to the best of my ability before I list. I have tried to include in my description and in my photos anything that I notice. Please feel free to ask questions before purchasing, ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Thank you!
The Kaddish is recited by those who have recently lost a loved one, within the first year of mourning, and those marking a Yahrzeit, the yearly anniversary of
Ġoxwa began painting at a very young age and enrolled at the Saint Martin School of Art. She moved to Boston and attended Emerson College for film studies.
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