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Berchot Ha Torah (Blessings of the Torah)

Blessed are You, O Lord, Our G-d, King of the universe, Who selected us from all the peoples […]

artistmarlene July 18, 2013 General Interest

Berchot HaHaftarah..Blessings for the words of the prophets

We are proud to present for your contemplative explorations another meditation by Artist Marlene Burns. “Blessed are You, […]

artistmarlene June 25, 2013 General Interest

Reflections from the Artist’s Studio

Editor’s note:  Each month we feature the Judaica-themed work of an artist affiliated with the Jewish Renewal movement. […]

artistmarlene June 5, 2013 Artworks, Books, General Interest, Poetry, Piyyutim and Prayers

Aishet Chayil: Woman of Valor

"An accomplished woman, who can find? Her value is far beyond pearls." This image is an expression of a 3,000 year old hymn outlining the all-encompassing virtues of a woman of valor. The Book of Proverbs concludes with this 22 versed, acrostic poem. The conclusion of the hymn states that a woman's deeds are the ultimate testimony to her greatness. Traditionally, Aishet Chayil is recited in Jewish homes when Shabbat is welcomed on Friday evening. This tribute is often interpreted as a metaphor for the Sabbath Queen, the Torah, the Shechina (G-d's feminine aspect) and the soul. The multi-layered orb represents the depth of a woman of valor with her many accomplishments and abilities. Pearls are found throughout the design to remind us of the value of such a woman. They also form the top of a crown, alluding to the Sabbath Queen as well as the author, King Solomon. The flowing lines remind us that life, strength and spirituality flow through this source, a woman of valor. In contrast to the lyrical movement, the vertical shafts in red anchor the woman to the ultimate source, Adonai.
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  “An accomplished woman, who can find? Her value is far beyond pearls.”   This image is an […]

artistmarlene May 7, 2013 Artworks, General Interest, Poetry, Piyyutim and Prayers

PASSOVER: May Eretz Mitzrayim

Passover May Eretz Mitzrayim “I am the Lord, your G-d who took you out of the land of […]

artistmarlene March 27, 2013 Artworks, General Interest

Purim: Feast Of Lots

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By Marlene Burns PURIM: FEAST OF LOTS This image is an expression of the festive Jewish holiday called […]

artistmarlene February 20, 2013 Artworks, Poetry, Piyyutim and Prayers, Purim

“V’Ahavtah…and you shall love…”

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V’Ahavtah   “And you shall love the Lord, your G-d, with all of your heart,  with all of […]

artistmarlene January 22, 2013 General Interest, Poetry, Piyyutim and Prayers

SH’MA: Painting and Prayer

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Marlene Burns©2012. All rights reserved Sh’ma Yisrael   “Hear, O Israel: the Lord is our G-d, the One […]

artistmarlene December 28, 2012 General Interest, Poetry, Piyyutim and Prayers
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