Jewish tradition teaches that the pomegranate is a symbol for righteousness. The pomegranate is said to have 613 seeds, which corresponds to the 613 mitzvot in the Torah. In our interpretation we have exposed the outside and inside of the fruit, including the 613 seeds. The repeated word “mitzvot” is a reminder of what the pomegranate means to the Jewish people. We hope that each person who sees our artwork will understand that there is more to an individual or religious institution than the outer shell.  Goodness comes from within, we only need to open ourselves up to it to find its blessing.

For 2,000 years The Jewish People have used the Shehecheyanu blessing as a way of expressing their joy at having reached milestones in their lives. It is also said as “being grateful for bringing us to this moment” or a way of celebrating any new experience. Our symbolic interpretation depicts a “Horn of Plenty” surrounded by, and being grateful for, the abundance that Israel provides. We have wrapped the words of the prayer around the “Horn of Plenty” as one is enveloped within the blessing. We should remind ourselves that everyday is a privilege to be celebrated with joy and exhilaration. 

Original pastel/mixed media, "Shehecheyanu",  is available unframed at $750.00 or framed at $950.00 plus S & H .

Kiddush is the celebration of the “fruit of the vine”. Our people have historically been forced to pack up and move at a moment’s notice because of persecution. They needed to learn to make wine for sacramental purposes whenever and wherever possible.  A century ago, Jewish immigrants to America found the local concord grapes to be plentiful and so our recognizable American Jewish wine heritage began.  In our interpretation of the Kiddush, we have used the Concord grape and wrapped our celebration of the “fruit of the vine“ in the safe haven of a protective arbor.