שְׁמַע יִשְׂרָאֵל
Shema
The foundational declaration of Jewish faith — recited morning and night, the last words on a believer's lips. "Hear, O Israel: the L-RD our G-d, the L-RD is One."
Deuteronomy 6:4 · 10.5 × 12 in. with overlay letters
אֵשֶׁת חַיִל
Eshet Chayil
Woman of Valor — sung to wives every Erev Shabbat. From Proverbs 31, it is a husband's declaration of honor over the woman who builds the home and fears G-d.
Proverbs 31 · 16 × 14 in.
מוֹדֶה אֲנִי
Modeh Ani
"I give thanks before You…" — the first words spoken each morning upon waking. Before the feet touch the floor, gratitude for restored soul is declared.
Morning Prayer · 10.5 × 12 in. with overlay
וְאָהַבְתָּ
Shema V'ahavta
The Shema with its first paragraph — the V'ahavta. "And you shall love the L-RD your G-d with all your heart…" The complete declaration as found in every Jewish siddur.
Deuteronomy 6:4–9 · 12 × 14 in.
קִדּוּשׁ
Kiddush
The blessing over the fruit of the vine that sanctifies Shabbat and holy days. Recited as the sun sets and the week's work yields to rest and holiness.
Shabbat Blessing · 10.5 × 12 in.
יְבָרֶכְךָ יְהוָה
Birkat HaCohanim
The Priestly Blessing — the oldest known biblical text, given by G-d to Aaron and his sons to place His name upon Israel. "May the L-RD bless you and keep you…"
Numbers 6:24–26 · 12 × 14 in.
הַמּוֹצִיא
Motzi Board
A large cutting board engraved with the HaMotzi — the blessing over bread. Every Shabbat and holy day table begins here, acknowledging G-d as the one who brings forth bread from the earth.
HaMotzi Blessing · Large cutting board
אֵין כֵּאלֹהֵינוּ
Ein K'Eloheinu
"There is none like our G-d." Traditionally sung at the close of Shabbat morning services — a declaration of G-d's absolute uniqueness and incomparable greatness.
Traditional Praise · 12 × 14 in.
רוּת
Ruth
"Where you go, I will go…" Ruth grafts herself into the cultivated olive tree, choosing Israel's G-d as her own. A picture of the nations joining themselves to Israel's covenant.
Ruth 1:16–17 · 12 × 16 in. with painted leaves
עֲשֶׂרֶת הַדְּבָרִים
10 Words
The Ten Words — as G-d calls them in Hebrew — given to Israel at Sinai. Mini tablets, each 7 × 3 in., bearing the Words that formed the covenant nation.
Exodus 20 · Set of two tablets, 7 × 3 in. each
קָדוֹשׁ קָדוֹשׁ קָדוֹשׁ
Holy × 3
From the Kedushah — the seraphim's cry before the throne. This piece is drawn from the blessings of the Shema, the first section remembering creation and the holiness of G-d.
Isaiah 6:3 · 12 × 14 in. painted
אֲנִי לְדוֹדִי
Ani L'dodi
"I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine." The Father's declaration of love for His chosen — and the cry of the beloved in return. A picture of covenant union.
Song of Songs 6:3 · 10.5 × 12 in.
הַבְדָּלָה
Havdalah
Isaiah 12:2 — recited at the close of every Shabbat during the Havdalah service. "Behold, G-d is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid." The week begins again with faith.
Isaiah 12:2 · 10.5 × 12 in.