Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; may they prosper that love thee. Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.For my brethren and companions' sakes, I will now say: 'Peace be within thee.'For the sake of the house of the Lord our God I will seek thy good." The crown and lyre represent King David, The coin is a relic from biblical times, the music is "Jerusalem of Gold" and the almond branch recalls Aaron's cane that sprouted almonds, representing hope. 

The words and images surrounding the Prayer for the Community (liturgy) represents this individual's activities in the Jewish community: a crown represents "the crown of a good name," the tzedaka box is for philanthropy, the US capital building and Israeli flag represent advocacy for the State of Israel, the eternal light represents his synagogue, pomgranates and books for Jewish education, the goblet is for family and carob for posterity.

The images surrounding the Prayer for the Community (liturgy) represent a leader in the American Jewish community. Pomegranates are for Jewish tradition, Olives for peace and carob for posterity, recalling the story of an old man who said while planting a carob tree, "My ancestors planted for me, and I am planting for future generations." 

Words and images involve both spoken prayers and internal meditations that transcend words. Both categories come together in the central phrase, “May the words of my mouth and meditations of my heart be pleasing to You.” Psalms 19:15.

The central words, “seek God where He may be found, call upon Him and He is near.” (Isaiah 55:6) are surrounded by themes for the High Holidays. The right side refers to each of the sections of the Rosh Hashana service. The ladder, gate and scales refer to Yom Kippur, the day of atonement, when our prayers are said to ascend through the heaven's gate.

This curtain contains images that reflect the double nature of Jewish commandments: those between God and Humanity, and those among human beings. 

 ay you be blessed when you arrive; May yoube blessed when you depart. (Deuteronomy 28:6)

I have set the Lord always before me. (Psalms 16:8)

Justice, Justice You Shall Pursue (Deuteronomy 16:20)

The blessing for the ritual washing of the hands upon rising in the morning and before eating bread, "Blessed are you, God, ruler of the universe who sanctified us with your commandments, and commanded us regarding the washing of the hands." 

As they light the Sabbath candles, many Jews recite a prayer asking God to guard their families, grant their loved ones health and peace and to bring out their children’s best qualities. The orange circle on the left evokes the sunset. A flowering myrtle branch is associated with the Sabbath aesthetically, ritually and poetically. 

In Jewish tradition, someone who has survived illness or trauma recites this blessing during services among the community. This painting is meant to be a reminder of the preciousness of each day.

Extol her for the fruit of her hand, And let her works praise her in the gates. (Proverbs 31:31). The border contains the 7 species of Israel.

Do not cast me off in old age.
As my strength ebbs, stay with me.
Psalms 71:9 The Jewish tradition is called “A Tree of Life.” Just as leaves falling from a real tree mark the waning of seasons, the metaphorical tree takes the measure of a life through time.