Shabbat Preparation. Good food must be bought, whatever the weather, and what better place to buy it than in Machane Yehudah – the Shouk in Jerusalem? I lived in Nachlaot for some years before moving to Beer Sheva. I was pleased to see that many men did the shopping – not only the women! Just before Shabbat comes in, I can feel a rush in Jerusalem. Men are getting home quickly to leave their umbrellas, put the flowers in water and do other things, before going to Synagogue. I have tried to capture this in some of my Shabbat art work.
Candle – Lighting
Shortly before sunset Jews around the world light candles. I, for one, feel the peace and blessing coming into my home at this beautiful moment of lighting.
Greeting Shabbat
According to Kabbalah we are given a second soul at the onset of this special day of rest, and feel a very special connection to Hashem. It is this joy and intense spiritual light that I have tried to express in my candle-lighting painting. My Kabbalat Shabbat paintings are depicted from my viewpoint – the women’s side of the mechitzah – the hats and feet of the men can be seen on the other side.
ORIGINAL ART
These original oil paintings have been sold:
- Shopping in the Shouk for Shabbat
- Kabbalat Shabbat 3
The originals of the other paintings are available.