Adar Art, Purim Theater, and a Torah Parade
Adar is a time of increasing joy. See a painting welcoming a Torah, a flute boy getting rid of evil decrees, and learn about Purim Kattan, little Purim.
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Mishkan Colors
Drapery studies of Mishkan colors: crimson, burgundy, and blue. Or is turquoise? Or indigo? What shade of purple?
Desert Watercolor and Ox Falls in Pit
Yitro taught Moshe about leadership in the desert. Who is liable if a person digs a pit and an ox falls in? See watercolors that illustrate parshat Yitro and Mishpatim.
Theme of Water in Parshat Shemot
How is water a theme in the Torah portion of Shemot? Water flows in the Nile. Rain from God in the Land of Israel is water. Miriam watches Batya look at baby Moshe in the Nile in a watercolor.
Mask for Purim
Purim mask – a mask is a symbol of “hidden.” Purim mishloach manot made out of decorated oatmeal containers with Purim wrapping paper, colored hamantaschen and Esther pointing at Haman illustration.
Watercolor Sketch: Esther Points at Haman
I started this sketch of Esther pointing out Haman to Ahashverosh of Persia way back in December. It is based on an old painting – if you want, you can look it up. I liked the idea of the boldness of Esther. Is she someone to emulate? Can we find evil and point it out? […]
Story: Rich Man Insults Unwanted Guest
Mr. Ashir gets super angry when Bar Kamtza shows up at his party. Learn more of the Bar Kamtza story. See photos and action.
Melting Candles, Daikons and Raritan Avenue
Marchers in support of Israel on Raritan Avenue in Highland Park, a video with melting candles and fermenting daikons
Flowers of Comfort
Do you have favorite flowers of comfort? Rudbeckia, Mexican poppies, lilies and columbines all grow in my yard. What your favorites?
Tree Illustration: Fruit, Stream, Shade
Tree illustration with fruit, stream of water, shade for rest under tree. Traveler feels refreshed and says to tree: Ilan, Ilan, how can I bless you?