Musings from Students of the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies in Jerusalem
Posted on March 2, 2011 by Coretta
Hi, Guys! I worked on Panel 3 of the Pardes Tu B’Shvat Mural, and I wrote up the following description: This panel was created with the “Universal Ecosystem” aspect of Tu B’Shvat in mind. I attempted to convey the earliest moments before distinctions first appear even before liquid and solid (top of panel) and then, Continue Reading »
Posted on January 22, 2011 by Coretta
James Tissot, Abraham`s counsel, 1896 – 1902, I found this painting and I know its really fake oriental style, but the look Sarai is giving Avram as he tries to convince her why she has to pretend she is his sister reminds me of the look on some of my classmates faces as we tried Continue Reading »
Posted on January 6, 2011 by Coretta
Posted on December 26, 2010 by Coretta
In order to tell you the answer to the title question, I have to call on memories of that sage who is always going to be beyond all other sages no matter how much I study (at least in the sphere of how much she is influencing me); my mom. When visiting the Native American Continue Reading »