The “High Holy Days” or– the “Days of Awe” refer to Rosh Hashanah, the beginning of the Jewish New Year, and Yom Kippur, the day of Atonement ten days after. How do you prepare for the Days of Awe? What do the High Holy Days mean to you? Whether you are jewish or not, you can use these days for…
Many of you have asked “What can I do?” There are many calls to action and many ways to engage. NOW IS THE TIME TO FIGHT! The list below includes only a few examples. The posts start with time sensitive material. Some of the dates have passed, but I have kept them on as documentation. The bottom has more general…
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…
Every year before the Passover Seder, my Holocaust survivor grandmother would say, “Once we were slaves. Now we are free. Every day I live is a victory over Nazi brutality.” As a child this holiday meant so much to me. Today, we continue to honor her and all those who are not free not just by celebrating Passover, but by…
The Temple Isaiah (Lafayette, CA) Commemorative “Infinity Shin” Mezuzah was created in honor of the retirement of Rabbi Judy Shanks. Rabbi Shanks is a wise and kind person, who has supported my efforts in creating more beauty, peace and understanding in the world. I am grateful to her and wanted to help honor her in her retirement. This collaborative piece…
I am very excited to tell you about a FREE online interview series that I am participating in, Extraordinary Jewish Woman: How to Live a Purpose-Filled Passionate Life Rooted in Jewish Values. I am joined with 20 other women who are participating in this inspiring and impactful series. You can hear my interview March 12th – 16th, 2018. In this…
Whether you are a beginner or experienced metalsmith this project is spiritual, fun and fulfilling! We offer workshops for kids, teens, and adults. This workshop takes place in our San Francisco metal arts studio in the Oceanview District. To sign up, check availability or for questions, call Aimee at 415-533-2433 or email [email protected] Brandeis Kids Workshop on March 13, 2018…
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’ …
As we move from the celebration of Rosh Hashanah with the sweetness of apples and honey, to introspection and asking for forgiveness during the Days of Awe, we have arrived at Yom Kippur. This is the time to let go of past mistakes, and reach for the coming year with renewed spirit. “On Rosh Hashanah it is written, on Yom…