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New Work
to benefit israel/battle hate
Since the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel, my focus has been on expressing the country's beauty and culture,
and on representations of related people/sites/subjects.
Doing so is as much a creative choice as it is a need to share.
These (and more to come) are available as my gift to those who donate directly to organizations that
support Israel and/or battle antisemitism or hatred in any form.
More to come on this...more artwork and more details!
For inquiries, please go to Contact
Jaffa Oranges
Oil, 18x18-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for donation as noted above.
Jaffa oranges, also called Shamouti oranges, are grown in Jaffa, Israel. They are unique because of their sweet taste, deep orange color, oval shape and thick peel.
This particular type of orange dates back to the 19th century when it was traded during the Ottoman Empire's rule. In Israel, which was part of Palestine at the time, it became popular because it is easy to peel, almost seedless, and has a tough skin which makes it easier to export worldwide.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Jaffa oranges became emblems of the Israeli state.
Available for donation as noted above.
Jaffa oranges, also called Shamouti oranges, are grown in Jaffa, Israel. They are unique because of their sweet taste, deep orange color, oval shape and thick peel.
This particular type of orange dates back to the 19th century when it was traded during the Ottoman Empire's rule. In Israel, which was part of Palestine at the time, it became popular because it is easy to peel, almost seedless, and has a tough skin which makes it easier to export worldwide.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Jaffa oranges became emblems of the Israeli state.
Silent Prayer
Acrylic, 18x18-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for donation as noted above.
Millions of people visit the Western Wall (or “Kotel” in Hebrew) in Israel – one of Judaism’s holiest sites - every year. It is the remains of the retaining wall surrounding the Temple Mount, the site of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, held to be uniquely holy by the ancient Jews.
Today it is a place of fervent prayer for the many who visit every day. Women and men worship separately on opposite sides of a dividing fence. Facing the wall, many touch their foreheads to the stones and silently speak their prayers.
Available for donation as noted above.
Millions of people visit the Western Wall (or “Kotel” in Hebrew) in Israel – one of Judaism’s holiest sites - every year. It is the remains of the retaining wall surrounding the Temple Mount, the site of the First and Second Temples of Jerusalem, held to be uniquely holy by the ancient Jews.
Today it is a place of fervent prayer for the many who visit every day. Women and men worship separately on opposite sides of a dividing fence. Facing the wall, many touch their foreheads to the stones and silently speak their prayers.
Rainbow Eucalyptus
Oil, 18x18-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2023.
Available for donation as noted above.
I first saw a red eucalyptus tree in Israel and was mesmerized by it. (These trees were originally brought to Israel from Australia to help dry out swamps, which were breeding grounds for malaria-spreading mosquitoes.)
Researching this tree, I discovered rainbow eucalyptus trees which are yet another level of stunning!
Rainbow eucalyptus trees grow in tropical regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. They can grow to over 200 ft tall in their native environments. They can now also be found in some parts of California, Hawaii and Florida where they reach up to about 100 ft.
The trees are evergreens with spear-shaped, silvery-green leaves and tiny white flowers. Clearly their most unique feature is the trunk, which grows bark in shades of green, blue, orange, red, and purple. As it grows, the bark peels off in strips to reveal new colors and patterns, its beauty constantly evolving.
Available for donation as noted above.
I first saw a red eucalyptus tree in Israel and was mesmerized by it. (These trees were originally brought to Israel from Australia to help dry out swamps, which were breeding grounds for malaria-spreading mosquitoes.)
Researching this tree, I discovered rainbow eucalyptus trees which are yet another level of stunning!
Rainbow eucalyptus trees grow in tropical regions such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and Papua New Guinea. They can grow to over 200 ft tall in their native environments. They can now also be found in some parts of California, Hawaii and Florida where they reach up to about 100 ft.
The trees are evergreens with spear-shaped, silvery-green leaves and tiny white flowers. Clearly their most unique feature is the trunk, which grows bark in shades of green, blue, orange, red, and purple. As it grows, the bark peels off in strips to reveal new colors and patterns, its beauty constantly evolving.
Rainy Night in Times Square
Oil, 11x14-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2023.
Available for donation as noted above.
Known for its neon lights, giant digital billboards and bright Broadway marquees, New York City’s Times Square is all the more brilliant on a rainy night.
It's interesting to note that Judaism is the second-largest religion practiced in New York City, with approximately 1.6 million adherents as of 2022, representing the largest religious Jewish community of any city in the world. This is greater than the combined totals of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Times Square proper encompasses 42nd to 47th Streets from Broadway to Seventh Avenue although people commonly refer to Times Square as the area from around 40th to 53th Streets. It is one of the world’s most popular tourist locations, with an estimated 50 million visitors each year.
Times Square got its name in 1904 when The New York Times newspaper set up its headquarters in the building now known as One Times Square. The mayor of New York renamed Longacre Square after the paper, though the newspaper relocated within a decade afterward.
Available for donation as noted above.
Known for its neon lights, giant digital billboards and bright Broadway marquees, New York City’s Times Square is all the more brilliant on a rainy night.
It's interesting to note that Judaism is the second-largest religion practiced in New York City, with approximately 1.6 million adherents as of 2022, representing the largest religious Jewish community of any city in the world. This is greater than the combined totals of Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
Times Square proper encompasses 42nd to 47th Streets from Broadway to Seventh Avenue although people commonly refer to Times Square as the area from around 40th to 53th Streets. It is one of the world’s most popular tourist locations, with an estimated 50 million visitors each year.
Times Square got its name in 1904 when The New York Times newspaper set up its headquarters in the building now known as One Times Square. The mayor of New York renamed Longacre Square after the paper, though the newspaper relocated within a decade afterward.
Salt Flats
Oil, 11x14-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2023.
Available for donation as noted above.
The Dead Sea is located bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. Aside from the being the saltiest lake in the world, it is also Earth's lowest elevation on land.
Its extreme salt concentration prevents any kind of fish or plants to survive in the sea; thus its name. As you may know if you have ever visited or seen photos of tourists floating atop the surface of the Sea, the water of the lake is so dense that it is impossible to sink in it.
In recent decades, the Dead Sea has been rapidly shrinking. With the passage of time, fewer of the natural formations and phenomena of the sea will remain. Already the evaporation rate exceeds the inflow rate and it is said that eventually the whole area will become mud flats.
The Dead Sea is noted as one of the earth’s best places for natural healing. The water is rich in minerals that are said to be good for skin ailments and the combination of its salt and minerals are thought to relieve joint problems such as arthritis as well.
Whatever its benefits – health or otherwise – the Dead Sea is a sight to behold with its vast expanse and salt formations.
Available for donation as noted above.
The Dead Sea is located bordering Jordan to the east and Israel and the West Bank to the west. Aside from the being the saltiest lake in the world, it is also Earth's lowest elevation on land.
Its extreme salt concentration prevents any kind of fish or plants to survive in the sea; thus its name. As you may know if you have ever visited or seen photos of tourists floating atop the surface of the Sea, the water of the lake is so dense that it is impossible to sink in it.
In recent decades, the Dead Sea has been rapidly shrinking. With the passage of time, fewer of the natural formations and phenomena of the sea will remain. Already the evaporation rate exceeds the inflow rate and it is said that eventually the whole area will become mud flats.
The Dead Sea is noted as one of the earth’s best places for natural healing. The water is rich in minerals that are said to be good for skin ailments and the combination of its salt and minerals are thought to relieve joint problems such as arthritis as well.
Whatever its benefits – health or otherwise – the Dead Sea is a sight to behold with its vast expanse and salt formations.
Market Sweets
Acrylic, 18x18-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2023.
Available for donation as noted above.
The Jerusalem Shuk is a large open-air market that was founded during the Ottoman period.
Today Machaneh Yehuda is a bustling market and a center of innovative food. Some stalls are, incredible as it sounds, owned by descendents of the original owners.
Sellers shout out prices as tourists and locals shop for fresh bread, halva, rugelach, fresh-roasted coffee, spices, fresh ground tahini, beer, gourmet cheese -- and candy. Lots and lots of sweet treats in all colors and shapes!
If you haven't visited this Shuk, you are in for a treat. Or rather, many treats!
Available for donation as noted above.
The Jerusalem Shuk is a large open-air market that was founded during the Ottoman period.
Today Machaneh Yehuda is a bustling market and a center of innovative food. Some stalls are, incredible as it sounds, owned by descendents of the original owners.
Sellers shout out prices as tourists and locals shop for fresh bread, halva, rugelach, fresh-roasted coffee, spices, fresh ground tahini, beer, gourmet cheese -- and candy. Lots and lots of sweet treats in all colors and shapes!
If you haven't visited this Shuk, you are in for a treat. Or rather, many treats!
All Come To Pray
Oil, 16x20-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for donation as noted above.
During a recent visit to Jerusalem, I was struck by the women praying so fervently at the Western Wall.
They came from many different places in the world, representing vastly different cultures. However their emotional reaction to being there – having the opportunity to touch the Wall and say their prayers in a medley of languages including Hebrew – was universal.
It was beautiful and moving to observe these women, side by side, as they murmured their prayers, hopes and thoughts.
Available for donation as noted above.
During a recent visit to Jerusalem, I was struck by the women praying so fervently at the Western Wall.
They came from many different places in the world, representing vastly different cultures. However their emotional reaction to being there – having the opportunity to touch the Wall and say their prayers in a medley of languages including Hebrew – was universal.
It was beautiful and moving to observe these women, side by side, as they murmured their prayers, hopes and thoughts.
Majestic
Acrylic, 12x12-inch gallery canvas, 1.5 inches deep. 2022.
Available for donation as noted above.
How enjoyable it was to create this abstraction of architecture - perhaps areligious site with papyrus columns or some other Middle Eastern monument.
The creativity of the building lent itself to vivid coloration and imagination.
Available for donation as noted above.
How enjoyable it was to create this abstraction of architecture - perhaps areligious site with papyrus columns or some other Middle Eastern monument.
The creativity of the building lent itself to vivid coloration and imagination.
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