As always, we keep the wish for peace in Israel deeply in our hearts. This piece was inspired by a trip my son Michael and grandson Ezra made to Israel. A dream inspired this illumination revealing that from the hearts and souls of all women, we will be blessed with peace. This makes a meaningfulRead the Rest…
This is a landscape of southern Israel and reminds us of our beloved, inspirational Psalm 121, “I Lift My Eyes to the Mountains”. The colors are bold, and yet spiritual, making this painting an exquisite edition to your home or Temple. This is soon to be published as a new ketubah image.
http://www.jackieolenickart.com/gallery/holy-mountain/ The famous words of Isiah, “A great shofar will be sounded… and all will come to the holy mountain…” This painting of a landscape in Southern Israel, with a shofar rising declaring the words of Isaiah, bringing a connection to the divine to your home or Temple. The colors of the landscape are boldRead the Rest…
http://www.jackieolenickart.com/gallery/serve-the-holy-one-with-joy/ This is a perfect gift for the musician in your family, circle of friends of synagogue. Can be personalized for a special event. It’s been gifted many times and always appreciated by the recipient. It’s happy, musical and joyful with a beloved prayer!
Here is the link where you can find all available ketubah texts, including commitment, anniversary, Traditional, Conservative with Lieberman clause, Reform and many more – anything you might need especially for your wedding! http://www.jackieolenickart.com/category/gallery/ketubot/
http://www.jackieolenickart.com/gallery/i-am-my-beloveds-2/ This is a lovely, thoughtful gift for your beloved, a wedding, engagement or anniversary.
This ketubah is perfect if you’re having a morning wedding – when the morning glories are blooming! This romantic ketubah featuring beautiful morning glories, will remind you of the daily pleasures and the miracle of renewal that will blossom in your new life together. Two lovebirds adorn the floral spray. It measures 16 x 20″Read the Rest…
PURIM MASKS – An Interactive Purim Presentation by Leon Olenick On Purim we dress up in costumes and wear masks. The kavanah of this outer appearance is to celebrate the holiday in a fun mode, mimicking the characters of the story. I wish to look under our masks in this presentation, that is to lookRead the Rest…
Catch Up News and Upcoming Schedule Sunday, October 16, Temple Emanuel Jewish Arts Festival, Greensboro, North Carolina Sunday, October 16, HardLox Jewish Festival, Asheville, North Carolina December 14-18, Reform Biennial, Washington DC, Gaylord Hotel It’s been a very busy summer. First a week at the delightful Aleph Kallah at the Redlands in California where IRead the Rest…
It’s a blessing to introduce my new Shema Mandala Amulet which contains the Shema prayer as well as the entire first paragraph of V’ahavata. Every letter is clearly defined and the entire prayer spirals perfectly to the center with a lapis lazuli stone set directly into the center. It is available in either sterling silver or bronze and it measuresRead the Rest…
It’s a blessing to introduce my new Shema Mandala Amulet which contains the Shema prayer as well as the entire first paragraph of V’ahavata. Every letter is clearly defined and the entire prayer spirals perfectly to the center with a lapis lazuli stone set directly into the center. It is available in either sterling silver or bronze and it measuresRead the Rest…
“Holy Bagpipes” by Leon H. Olenick The snow was melting in Minnesota. Spring was beginning to lighten and warm the darkness of winter. The snow on the ground was lingering and had turned black from the traffic. The birds were chirping, calling for the warmth of the coming season. The entrance of the hospital hadRead the Rest…
Is your old, plain ketubah sitting in a drawer somewhere? Back in the day, the bride and groom typically would sign a very plain ketubah – their wedding contract. I am now able to rejuvenate your precious document as per the sample image. I will create a beautiful mixed media collage which will surround your originalRead the Rest…
THE CLUBHOUSE TURN by Leon Olenick I was on my rounds, visiting a nursing home, and was asked by a staff member to speak with Max, one of the residents. I entered the room and found him in a chair reading the sports page of a local paper. A frail man, his six foot frameRead the Rest…
This fine art giclee print was originally created as a mixed media collage. This print is so realistic it looks as if you can pluck the petals from the flower leaves. It is gentle and soft and evokes a feeling of peace – of shalom. It’s a perfect addition to any art collection and makesRead the Rest…
Gift your beloved daughter with this beautiful picture and words from Eishet Chayil. This fine art giclee measures 14″ x 12″ in a double mat and is printed with archival ink. Perfect birthday gift for your daughter, for a Bat Mitzvah, a tribute, or any Woman of Valor.
These exquisite tallitot are crafted of the finest materials and have the traditional tallit blessing on the neckpiece. The matching bag is free! The colors are bright and the lightweight wool fabric feels delicious. Wrap yourself in a elegant tallit and continue the link of generations back to Abraham and Sarah. The prices can’t beRead the Rest…
Unframed: $320 Framed: $N/A This stunning, spiritual ketubah measures 14 x 18″. This piece portrays the oldest recorded blessing ever found and is one of our most beloved blessings. The three prong and four prong “shins” in the hands remind us of the ultimate unity between man, woman and the Source of all Blessing.Read the Rest…
This vision of a mystical peaceful world was inspired by my grandaughter Abigail Rose. A bright and joyful addition for any family longing for peace. This is printed with archival ink on fine art velvet paper. This also makes a wonderful image for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah invitation. Can be personalized! It measures 12 x 14″ inRead the Rest…
This vision of a mystical peaceful world was inspired by my grandaughter Abigail Rose. A bright and joyful addition for any family longing for peace. This is printed with archival ink on fine art velvet paper. It measures 12 x 14″ in the double mat. http://www.jackieolenickart.com/gallery/shalom-landscape/
This handmade one-of-a-kind little gem, with the Hebrew word Shalom, set in a handmade paper heart, is a perfect gift for your sweetie, a Bat Mitzvah, wedding, anniversary, house warming, new baby or gift yourself to a gentle reminder of what we all wish for – love and peace. It will arrive matted and framed, in theRead the Rest…
Unframed: $36.00 Framed: $100.00 I call this the “Amazing Shema”. I had a vision and started writing “Shema Yisrael…to the end of the first paragraph – without measuring – and it worked out perfectly to the center of this picture. This measures 13 x 13″ in a double mat. Enjoy this “amazing Shema” – orRead the Rest…
The Megillah and the Four Worlds – written by Leon Olenick and grandson, Steven Sam Crist On Purim, we dress up in costumes, we wear masks, we give tzadakah and we’re told to get so “high”, or drunk, that we can’t tell the difference between blessing Mordecai and cursing Haman. The kavanah or intention, of theRead the Rest…
Judaic Art – Many Faces Sometimes I feel the blessing of Betzalel sitting on my shoulder… Recently I had this vision of a “Shema” mandala and started writing “Shema Yisrael…” in Hebrew on a round piece of paper. I wrote the first paragraph of “Shema” in a perfect spiral, without measuring, and the letters onRead the Rest…
My husband Leon and I are delighted to be teaching at the 14th International Aleph Kallah, June 27 to July 3, 2011 at the University of Redlands, Redlands. CA. To register and/or get more information, please go to the website: www.aleph.org/kallah. The following is a description of the course we will be teaching. And, pleaseRead the Rest…
I was making rounds at a hospital in Miami, Florida. I exited the elevator and rounded the corner leading to the cardiac unit and was met with fanfare and surprise. The usually sterile quiet hall was alive with balloons and celebration. There was a cart at the nurse’s station supporting a huge birthday cake. IRead the Rest…
These exquisite tallitot are crafted of the finest materials and have the traditional tallit blessing on the neckpiece. The colors are bright and the lightweight wool fabric feels delicious. Wrap yourself in a elegant tallit and continue the link of generations back to Abraham and Sarah. The prices can’t be beat! Treat yourself to something special. Read the Rest…
THE SURVIVOR by Leon Olenick (as seen in the National Jewish Post and Opinion) I am frequently asked to officiate at funerals. I sometimes know the family well, and other times I have met them only once or twice or not at all. I was to officiate at the funeral of an elderly woman. TheRead the Rest…
Mr. Cheech, Joseph and Autism by Jackie Olenick I’ve been told that animals speak via their own mystical wavelengths and call out to their people. After a vivid dream one night, I was compelled to head out to the local Humane Society in Boca Raton. Our previous pet, Cleo, a large black lab, was partRead the Rest…
I am delighted and proud to have a small part in a far-reaching important tzedakah project which makes children aware of homeless families in their communities via a tzedakah box which they created. This project was literally dreamed up by my friend, Mark Wasserman. An idea came to him whereas a simple cardboard box, inRead the Rest…
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