“Those who trust in G-d will be surrounded by kindness.” (Psalms 32:10)

The harmonious blend of the bright colors represents the loving kindness that is drawn in from Above when we truly believe that everything that happens to us comes from G-d.

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“Though I sit in darkness – G-d is my light.” (Micha 7:8) The painting shows Moses being saved from Pharoh’s decree of drowning in the Nile river.

The two contrasting sides of the heart express that in a sudden unexpected moment the “dark” decrees in our lives can be annulled and replaced by a “shower” of loving kindness.

“Through Your light I will see light.” (Psalms 36:10) When a child follows the right path the Divine light of his ancestors is reflected eternally throughout all later generations.

“You will be betrothed to me forever.” (Hoshea 2:28)

G-d attaches Himself to a holy marital union. The radiant face of the bride is covered and hidden from public exposure at the high moment of the marriage ceremony (the “chuppah”). This awesome moment is the most opportune time for prayer.

“They loved each other with their (entire) soul.” (Shmuel Aleph 20:17)

This sentence reflects the love between King David and Yonatan, who was the son of King Shaul. In the touching narrative from the Prophets Yonatan sees the special qualities of (King) David, the youth who would play the harp for his father, and remains loyal to protect him. This biblical phrase is therefore chosen to express the love between parents and children which especially reveals itself at the high moment of the circumcision ceremony.

“On your pathway there will be a shining light.” (Job/Iyov 22:28) When a child receives proper guidance in his youth it enables him to focus properly on the path that he must follow to actualize the royalty that is inherent in his divine soul.

“I will love you with an everlasting love.” (Jeremiah/Yirmiyahu 31:2) The prophet expresses the eternal bond between G-d and His people. This painting which shows a mother’s intense closeness with her newborn child symbolizes the strength of an inherent unity.

“As a deer yearns (to drink) at the brook of flowing water, my soul yearns for You, (my) G-d.” (Psalms 42:2)

The deer leaps great distances as it runs swiftly towards a destination where it can quench its thirst. So, too, when we close our eyes and get in touch with our soul we take a “leap” upwards and feel the warmth and love of G-d.

“I give over my soul to You, G-d.” (Psalms 25:1)

There are very special moments when one feels the tremendous bliss of closeness to G-d. The man in the painting is wrapped in his prayer shawl (“tallis”) and feels warmth and security, almost as if he was a baby cuddled in his mother’s arms.

“I will walk with a purity of heart inside of my home.” (Psalms 101:2) This painting expresses the beauty of modesty, which draws the divine presence into the home.

“(Let us) sing to G-d a new song.” (Psalms 98:1) The second picture based on this biblical phrase expresses the intensity of youthful emotions. The two pairs of birds in the background symbolizes the loyalty inherent in the marital union.

“(Let us) sing to G-d a new song.” (Psalms 98:1) The first picture based on this biblical phrase depicts two happy, smiling birds as its central focus. (This painting is especially suitable for children.)

“Awaken my light – as Your Divine light is appearing.” (Isiah/Yishayahu 60:1) This painting symbolizes the overwhelming joy that awaits us when we will merit to rebuild the Holy Temple. The lambs represent the ceremony of sacrificial offerings that will be restored in the coming redemption.

“Abba!” – “When we call out the Hebrew word for “father” we express our deep love of G-d. The little white teardrop on the young girl’s cheek as she holds the “prayerbook” and looks up to the heavens is symbolic of those difficult times when we find strength in our belief that G-d will surely help us.

“We wait for You.” (The morning prayer service of the Sabbath day, in the “kedusha” of the “shemona esreh.”) This is a painting of the Messiah blowing the ram’s horn (“shofar”) that will signify the arrival of the coming redemption. At this long-awaited-for time we will rebuild the Holy Temple, and the divine message of brotherly love and unity will be spread throughout the world.

“Along with all of the women who are in the tent you will be blessed.” (Shoftim 5:24)

These three words appear in the Song of the Prophetess Devorah where the prominent woman Yael is praised for risking her life to save the Jewish nation. It was Yael who served the wicked general Sisra the infamous glass of milk that led to his downfall and thwarted his plan. “MiNashim baOhel Tevorach” is a common expression used to emphasize the dedication, modesty and power inherent in every Jewish woman.

“The glory of the king’s daughter is inwards.” (Psalms 45:14) This well-known phrase emphasizes that true royalty expresses itself in the refinement of one’s character.

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“The crown will be given to you by the angels.” This phrase has its source in the Kedusha prayer of the Shemonah Esreh of Musaf that is recited every Shabbat. This version is cited in the Kabbalistic siddur of Rabbi Yitzchok Luria, who lived in Safed and was known as the ‘Ari.’ This prayer, that refers to the coronation of G-d, is used to express the spiritual elevation of the neshama (soul) when learning Torah.

“Return to Me, and I will return to you.” (Zechariah 1:3)

This inspiring phrase has its source in the Prophets. We must always believe that G-d awaits the repentance of every single one of us, and that the return of the Holy Temple will come speedily in our time.

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With His love, and with His compassion, G-d has redeemed them.” (Yishayahu 63:9) This father and son praying together at the Western Wall expresses our eternal bond with G-d, and our faith that very soon we will be redeemed of our suffering in the Final Redemption.

“Happy will be the heart of those who seek Hashem.” (Divrei Hayamim Aleph 16:9) Only those who strive to attain a genuine closeness with G-d are able to reach the pinnacle of true joy in this world.”

“Through Your light, we will see light” (Psalms 36:10). This painting is a slightly different version of my other picture of a bride and groom. It is dedicated to my son Bentsion and my new daughter in law Devorah Leah who will be getting married on the second night of Chanukah. How special it is to form a new bond as the world glows with the added purity and holiness of this holiday!

“And his soul is attached to his soul.” (Breishit 44:30)

This painting is dedicated to my in law Rabbi Yishayahu Krishevsky, who was brutally murdered in a terrorist attack on the 30th of Tishrei 5776. His tallis and tefillin were still in his hands as he was butchered mercilessly nearby to his home in Jerusalem. May Hashem avenge his (pure) blood.

I chose this saying from the Biblical passage of Vayigash. When Yosef demanded that his brothers bring Binyomin to him in Egypt, Yehuda adamantly opposed to the idea of separating him from his aging father Yaakov. The three words in this painting were used by Yehuda to express the deep connection between father and son, Yaakov and Binyamin. The heart that is carried represents the inseparable eternal bond between parent and all of those loved ones that they suddenly must leave behind.

“Let the feelings of your heart pour out like water when in the Presence of the Divine Countenance.” Megilat Eicha 2:19

This heartfelt expression was recited by the Prophet Jeremiah to comfort the Jewish people when the Holy Temple was destroyed. This painting is dedicated to spiritual leaders throughout the generations whose prayers have an extra power to arouse Divine mercy, and whose guidance provides us direction in times of darkness. Yet it also emphasizes that Hashem always hears our cries, and will redeem us.

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“I am always with you.” (Psalms 73:23)

This painting is dedicated to my newly married daughter Devory and her husband Yaakov Gurary. One sees the natural dichotomy of tremendous joy, yet mixed with the bittersweet sadness that a parent may feel when a child is building her new home far away, in this case in another country. Marriage is always a “leap” into the unknown, but we have strong faith that every new union is accompanied by the blessings of Hashem.

This picture was painted at the request of someone close to me who is mourning the sudden loss of his very devoted and righteous father. The streams of gold in the sunlit sky represent the soul going up to be warmly received at the gates of Heaven. The heart by the little boy symbolizes that parental love is eternal.

This painting represents one of the basic concepts in Chassidic philosophy. Whenever we find ourselves facing difficulties it is important to view the “destruction” as paving the way for new beginnings.

This picture was inspired by a Chasidic discourse which explains that when we have emunah, it is like wearing a crown with great radiation, thereby strengthening our attributes.