A New Direction: Chabad, The Seven Laws of Noah and Sharing Judaism with Non-Jews I began conversations with Orthodox Rabbi and director of Congregation Chevra Thilim, Shlomo Zarchi and his wife Chani, and Chabad Director in Berkeley, Rabbi Yehuda Ferris and his wife Miriam about sharing Jewish teachings with non-Jews. I am committed to following the path of this…
About 6 months ago I was inspired by a series of dreams to make these Priestly Blessing Bracelets. Click here to read about the inspiration. After lots of hard work, they are finally ready to order. You can purchase the Priestly Blessing Bracelets online now. They are fully customizable, meaning, you can special order what type of metal you would…
On March 9, 2019, I was taken by a vivid dream. A client wanted the Priestly Blessing inscribed and concealed inside a plain silver cuff for his daughter. When I awoke, “A Sabbath Prayer” from Fiddler on the Roof was ringing in my ears. I couldn’t fall back asleep. I am descended from the “Kohainim” and could administer the…
Use Coupon Code: ‘ivoted’ now through Tuesday, November 6, 2018 and I will donate 18% of gross online sales to the terror victims of Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh Shop Tree of Life Now more than ever, your help is needed for: “Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness“! This work brings Judaism to a wider audience. Your next…
Would you like to see Judaism more accessible to a wider audience? By supporting “Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness” that is what you’ll help accomplish. The project continues to grow and evolve. Your next donation will support the creation of these Torah Finials. They will be sterling silver and 23K gold leaf. A fully functional copper and gold…
The act of being called upon to read from the Torah in front of a congregation is called an aliyah: an ascent or instance of rising. When one receives the honor of being called upon to read from the Torah, the Rabbi, Cantor or spiritual leader uses this art to hold the place of the next reading. For years I…
Shavuot, the time of the year that Jewish people celebrate receiving the Torah, is a perfect time to give you an update on the installation I’m currently creating, Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness. You may remember, about a year ago, we had our first Oneness Project Exhibit and Program. The event was a dream come true…
The Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest selected two special pieces of my artwork— the Justice Tzedakah Box in Bronze Plate and the Justice and Protection Mezuzah to honor two pillars from the Bay Area Jewish community for their support of the State of Israel. The celebration held on April 24, 2108 in honor of Israel’s 70th Anniversary…
Dear Friends, We are living in a time of us and them. It’s scary and easy to feel hopeless as we see history repeating itself. And not in a good way. The polarizing tensions we’re seeing in our country and the world… ignorance and narrow-mindedness…fear and violence…xenophobia and bigotry…these are not new. But if others’ memories are short, it’s incumbent…
On October 7th I had the honor of collaborating with Laurie Rubin and Jenny Tiara of Ohana Arts at their production of ‘Peace on your Wings.’ It is a groundbreaking new musical inspired by the story of Sadako and a Thousand Paper Cranes. I brought elements of the installation I am creating: ‘Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness’ …
Aimee Golant: 5 Stories Jewish Heritage Museum The Reutlinger Community 4000 Camino Tassajara Danville, CA 94506 925-248-2800 Exhibition Dates: June 26 – September 4, 2017 The Exhibition is open Sundays – Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I am so delighted to announce that The Jewish Heritage Museum at The Reutlinger Community is currently presenting a comprehensive display of my…
On November 7th I sent His Holiness the Dalai Lama a copy of my art installation proposal: Art for Prayer and Peace: A Bridge to Oneness in the hopes that he would find time to read it, give me feedback and possibly send his endorsement. It is with immense gratitude that I report that he has endorsed this art work.…