Jewish art and Judaica are often used interchangeably, but they actually refer to two different things. Jewish art refers to any form of art created by Jews or that deals with Jewish themes, whereas Judaica refers to objects used in Jewish religious rituals or for decorative purposes. Jewish art can...
The Most Beautiful Judaica Artworks of the World
The Jewish people have been living in Israel for thousands of years. They've had a long tradition of creating beautiful works of art that reflect their faith and heritage. The Birth of Judaism. The first Jews were followers of the God Yahweh (YHWH) who lived in Canaan during the Bronze...
10 Sukkah Decorations for the Succot Holiday
Sukkot is an eight day festival that celebrates God’s provision for his people during the year. It begins on the 15th of Tishrei in the fall and ends on the 25th of Tisri in the spring. A Sukkah is a temporary structure used during the festival of Sukkot. Sukkot is...
Jewish Paintings: The Art of the Jewish People
Jewish art has been around for thousands of years. It was first created by the Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and other cultures. The earliest known examples were made in Egypt during the Old Kingdom period (2686–2181 BC). Some of these early pieces were painted on papyrus scrolls, which were then...
Unveiling the Significance and Traditions of Sukkot: A Celebration of Harvest, Faith, and Community
Sukkoth Celebration Sukkoth Paintings How is sukkot celebrated? How is it celebrated? The word "sukkot" means "booths," like the shelters the Jews lived in when they were travelling through the desert, or the shelters farmers use while gathering the harvest. It is traditional to eat meals in the sukkah, and...
Purim Unmasked: Unraveling the Festive Joy and Symbolism of the Jewish Holiday
Purim Purim Paintings Can purim fall on shabbat? Purim (14 Adar): Saturday, Monday, Wednesday (so Purim cannot fall on Shabbat except in places such as Jerusalem where it is observed a day late). Fast of Gedaliah: Sunday, Tuesday, Friday, but if it falls on Saturday (Shabbat) it is postponed to...
Questions and Answers
Jerusalem Temple Jerusalem Temple Paintings How was Jerusalem Temple destroyed? During the First Temple period (1200-586 BC), the First Temple was built in 1000 BC by King Solomon after King David conquered Jerusalem and made it his capital. The Temple was destroyed in 586 BC by Nebuchadnezzar, the King of...
Walks in Israel, Jewish Artist Alex Levin on RTVI
An interesting program with the famous Israeli artist Alex Levin aired on the RTVI channel "Walks in Israel" Alex Levin. The program was released in 53 countries of the world! Alex Levin is a magician, for him a miracle is an ordinary thing. He created many wonderful things. Alex can...
Jewish Art Paintings by Alex Levin
Painting: Sunrise over the Church of Holy Sepulchre in the Christian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem https://artlevin.com/painting-view/original-oil-painting-sunset-over-the-church-of-the-holy-sepulchre-in-the-christian-quarter-of-the-old-city-of-jerusalem/ This Jerusalem painting of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre captures the unique beauty of one of the most famous Christian landmarks in Israel. This original oil painting features a cool...
