The sages relate to faith as an energy that surrounds us, so we can hold onto it. Part of what largely inspires my practice is the desire to create items to be held to impart a feeling. These circle panels explore different themes that relate to faith, and spiritual endurance in challenging times. Included in these works are several mantras including ‘We don’t know’, ‘This too shall pass,’ and ‘We will build this world from love.’

In collaboration with Rabbi Rachel Bluth, I created new tiny vases & filled them with with weeds, greens, & flowers found in my neighborhood. After photographing the vases with mini bouquets, I digitally layered handwritten notes from Rabbi Bluth on the teachings of the 9th of Av. Our hope was to bring a sense of healing to a day of mourning.

These large scale drawings represent Jewish teachings on letting go. The opening fist was inspired by teachings I learned about the ‘Shmitta’ cycle from my residency with art kibbutz. The portrait drawing was inspired by the theme of exiting narrow spaces on Passover through our voice.

Over 100 pages of Illustrated Jewish teachings on ethics. This beloved collection of teachings is designed to create new relationships with ancient Jewish wisdom. The text is a unique translation, and includes the entire original Hebrew text in the back of the book.

This small book is made up of three years of sketchbooks turned diaries. These pages explore ideas which invite ancient wisdom and personal experiences to create new perspectives on how to connect with tradition and embrace complexities that come with living. This project was funded by the 14th St Y Laba fellowship in 2019.

פלא, wonder is a water color picture book inspired by a teaching from Rebbe Nachman, This lesson inspires a journey within, to remind ourselves that our destiny is unique, and each soul is a wondrous insight.

Esther’s Magical Mystery Torah a children's book written by Rabbi Jon Leener, that I created illustrations for. This book explores personal growth through Mystic Jewish lessons.