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The Torch of Jerusalem

Bela Taraseiskey, The Torch of Jerusalem, acrylic on canvas, ©2009, 30 x 24 inches

For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent, for Jerusalem’s sake I will not remain quiet, till her righteousness shines out like the dawn, her salvation like a blazing torch.

~Isaiah 62:1

Ofra Haza

Bela Taraseiskey, Ofra Haza, ©2007, acrylic on canvas, 11 x 8 inches

OFRA HAZA (11/19/57 – 2/23/00) was a popular Israeli singer, actress and international recording artist.  Her creations were most often Inspired by love for her Yemenite-Jewish culture.  The appeal of her musical art quickly spread to a wider Middle Eastern and international audience.

Bela Taraseiskey: Artist Statement

           

Violin

Bela Taraseiskey, Violin, ©2007, acrylic on canvas, 20 x 16 inches


Jerusalem of Gold

Immigrant


Bela Taraseiskey, Immigrant, ©1997, oil on canvas, 20 x 15 inches

In the first decade of the 20th century, some two million Jews left Russia to escape persecution. But more than three quarters of them didn’t choose to go to Palestine, but went to America instead.

The Orthodox Jews

Bela Taraseiskey, Simha, ©1994, oil on canvas, 20 x 20 inches

Next Year in Jerusalem--Bashanah Habaah Birushalayim

Bela Taraseiskey, Next year in Jerusalem, ©2007, acrylic on canvas, 24 x 36 inches

BASHANAH HABAAH BIRUSHALAYIM is a saying used during the Jewish Holidays.  It is traditionally spoken at the Passover Seder and at Yom Kippur.  It represents a heartfelt wish for every Jewish person who cherishes their heritage and faith.

 

 

17th Century Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Bela Taraseiskey, 17th Century Synagogue, ©2007, acrylic on canvas, 12 x 16 inches.

The highest activity a human being can attain is learning for understanding, because to understand is to be free. 

~Spinoza               

The Great Synagogue of Vilna

Bela Taraseiskey, Great Synagogue of Vilna, ©2006, acrylic on canvas, 40 x 24 inches, Reconstructed from old images.

The Great City Synagogue of Vilna was built of stone from 1630 to 1633, after permission was given to build a stone structure to replace the Old Synagogue. In 1635 the synagogue was pelted with stones by rioters, the interior was destroyed and all it contained was looted.

Windows to Jerusalem

Bela Taraseisky, Jerusalem

 

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