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Braun,Ellen-JERURSALEM STAR OF DAVID
JERURSALEM STAR OF DAVID / Drawing / 8.3 x 11.8 / 39.95 USD

Description: Psalms 27:4, 122, 126 Isaiah 62:1, 6-7; Zacaria 8:3 Maimonides: I Believe With Perfect Faith "Jerusalem, Star of David" could only be created using words describing the rebuilt Jerusalem. The Temple soars upwards, pulsing in the center, the heart, of Jerusalem. Ellen Miller Braun created this micro calligraphy piece," Jerusalem, Star of David," using the powerful words of Isaiah 62:1 in its heart: "For the sake of Zion I will not be still, until her righteousness goes forth like radiance, and her salvation like a burning torch. I have set watchmen upon the walls. O Jerusalem, who shall never hold their peace day or night. You make mention of the L-rd, take no rest and give Him not rest until He establishes and until He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth." These words of Isaiah are written 5 times creating the illusion of a hand, the hand of the Holy One Blessed be He, holding the heart of Jerusalem in His palm. In beautiful shades of blues, purples and sunset pinks, the Star of David radiates renewed strength using the praising songs from Psalms 122 and 126. Each Psalm is written 9 times equaling 18, which in gematria, Jewish numerology, is "Chai," life: Jerusalem being the heart and life of the Jewish people and all nations, indeed, the "center of the world." We must never forget Jerusalem, our spiritual home. We must constantly recall and cherish the memories of the House of G-d. As it says in Psalms 122: "A Song of Ascents by David. I was glad when they said to me, Let me go into the House of the L-rd: when our feet stood still within your gates O Jerusalem. Jerusalem that is built like a city which is entirely concentrated within itself! For these tribes went up, tribes of the L-rd, an appointed practice for Israel, to give thanks to the Name of the L-rd. For there are set thrones of judgment, the thrones of the House of David. PRAY FOR THE PEACE OF JERUSALEM. THOSE WHO LOVE YOU SHALL ENJOY SERENITY. PEACE BE WITHIN YOUR WALLS AND SERENITY WITHIN YOUR PALACES. For my brethren and companion's sake, I will wish that PEACE BE WITH YOU. FOR THE SAKE OF THE HOUSE OF THE L-RD, OUR G-D, I WILL SEEK YOUR GOOD." May this wish of personal peace benefit all those who join Israel in praying for the Peace of Jerusalem. Jerusalem will blossom with the construction of the House of the L-rd on Mount Moriah, radiating outward, strengthening the peace and future of Israel and all mankind. Psalms 126 voices the hope of our ultimate return to Zion when our tears of sorrow will become tears of joy: "A Song of Ascents. When the L-rd brings about the return of Zion we will have been like dreamers. Then our mouths will fill with laughter and our tongue with joyous song. Then they will say among the nations 'The L-rd has done great things for them.' The L-rd has done great things for us. We will rejoice. Return, L-rd, our exiles like streams in the desert. Those who sow in tears will reap with joy. He who walks along weeping carrying a bag of seed, shall return joyously carrying his sheaves." Outlining the Star are 3 spiritually uplifting quotes: On the lower and middle left side: Ani Ma'amin: "I Believe with perfect faith in the coming of the Messiah. And although he may tarry, I will wait daily for his coming." Written 4 times, this verse is from Maimonides Principles. The number 4 equals the 4th Hebrew letter, Daled, also known as dalet, delet: door. May our continued faith open the doors to heaven and our prayers for the coming of Messiah and may the rebuilding of Jerusalem be heard and answered soon in our days. Zacaraia 8:3: Outlining the top left of the Star of David, written once, representing the strength of the one and only G-d: "Thus says the L-rd; I have returned to Zion and will live in the midst of Jerusalem, and Jerusalem shall be called The City of Truth, and the mountain of the L-rd of hosts, The Holy Mountain." Psalms 27:4: Also written once, outlining the top right-hand side of the Star: "One thing I ask from the L-rd, one thing I desire: That I may dwell in the House of the L-rd all the days of my life. To behold the pleasantness of the L-rd and meditate in His Temple." May all the verses that bind together here to create this inspiring Star of David, bind all of the nations together in prayer and desire for Jerusalem. May we see Her shine and glory, rebuilt soon in our days. Amen. Limited Edition Reproductions Giclée on Fine Art Textured Paper available upon request



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Name   : Ellen Braun
Location: Karnei Shomron  
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Ellen Braun
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Ellen Miller Braun was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Drawing on her natural talent, Ellen studied fine arts at Northeastern Illinois University. Ellen and her husband decided to follow their heart felt dream and moved to Israel with their children in 1983. The story of how Ellen began creating micro calligraphy is almost as inspiring as the works of art themselves. Before Ellen began creating these amazing works, she was already a world class artist creating soft sculptures of whimsical Chassidic figures as well as familiar Political and Biblical characters. This was another form of art that showed the painstaking dedication she has to her craft. While these figures were quite popular both in Israel and around the world, as Ellen puts it, "Hashem (God) had new plans for me. One day I woke and the need to do this (micro calligraphy) descended and enveloped me. However, I am a person who needs time to think things over and I wasn't ready to do something like this at that point in my already busy life. Ellen's husband got a call from one of his friends in California. They wanted to start marketing micrography in their area and asked for Eliezer's help finding suppliers. Once Ellen heard this, she understood the gift she was being given. She told her husband about doing micro calligraphy herself... and the rest as they say, is history. Even with her extensive art background, Ellen really just took it one step at a time. Each time she developed a piece she learned something new, starting with the fact that she is the only one in the world to use a calligraphy pen and water color paint to create her pieces. Some pieces taking as much as 11 months to create. The first piece she created was Shir Ha Shirim (Song of Solomon)- the idea was just there. The next two pieces, Ezekiel 36 and Lion of Judah, came as suggestions from her husband. Ellen began creating her micro calligraphy art in 1999, Her exquisite designs are sold as both numbered, limited fine art reproductions, and non-numbered editions, which can be viewed in her Gallery. Ellen also has created numerous pieces for private collections. Ellen's unique micro calligraphy art can be found throughout the world, bringing inspiration, hope and joy to people from all backgrounds. Her work is featured in both public and private venues and has also been included as a page in a special women's prayer book, "Ani Le' Dodi V'Dodi Li" and as a teaching tool in a Jewish school text book. In addition Ellen lectures on the development of this fascinating Jewish art form, bringing another layer of insight to the history of Israel and the Jewish people.
 
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These micro calligraphy pieces will bless the walls of your home. They make unique gifts for those that have a love for the Scriptures of the Bible and want to be blessed by having these designs which are created using God's Word in the original language of the Old Testament - Hebrew....
 
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Ellen's exquisite designs are sold as both numbered, limited fine art reproductions, and non-numbered editions, which can be viewed in her Gallery at www.ellenmillerbraun.com. Ellen also has created numerous pieces for private collections. Ellen's unique micro calligraphy art can be found throughout the world, bringing inspiration, hope and joy to people from all backgrounds. Her work is featured in both public and private venues and has also been included as a page in a special women's prayer book, "Ani Le' Dodi V'Dodi Li" and as a teaching tool in a Jewish school text book. In addition Ellen lectures on the development of this fascinating Jewish art form, bringing another layer of insight to the history of Israel and the Jewish people.
 

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