“Eish” Mazal Tov – Ariel and Stephanie

For those who don’t understand: The glass in my cover photo is a wedding present for a recently married couple.
I took the first letters of their Hebrew names – and they form the word “Eish” = Fire.
I wanted to show the warmth of their relationship by working with yellows, reds and oranges to represent the Fire of their Love.
Wishing only the best for Ari and Stephanie!
Alef Shin

Bereshit — Genesis

Bereshit barah Elohim, et hashamayim v’et ha’aretz….

V’ruach Elohim m’rachefet al p’nei hamayim….

In the Beginning, God created the heavens and the earth…..

And the spirit of the Lord blew over the surface of the waters….

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Same Pattern — Different Glass

Light reveals the unique character of glass.

Streaming through each piece, the bond between light and glass is inspiring.

With this in mind, I will design and create your distinctive piece of art. Ron Sussman

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Are you looking for that Perfect Wedding Gift?

Are you looking for that perfect Wedding Gift?

Look no further than RON’S GLASS!!

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A Hamsa Ner Tamid

You might have seen below my use of a filagree Hamsa as a centerpiece in a glass Ner Tamid.  This time I took a piece of golden mirror glass as the centerpiece.

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The Scales of Justice – Are they really ever balanced?

I have once again used the theme of the Scales of Justice as unbalanced —

suggesting our constant attempts to create a world of justice for all.

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The Dove — The Symbol of Peace

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The dove is used as a symbol of peace since the days of the Old Testament when Noah sent out a dove to search for land. It later came back with an olive branch which symbolized God’s forgiveness and deliverance.

Magain David — The Star of David

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I love the way the light plays with the glass in this piece.

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The contrast between daylight and night is absolutely striking!

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Flaming Stained Glass Hamsa

The commission was for a simple Hamsa. I was told glass was to be red and white. I began by placing a silver filigree hamsa in the center. When I drew the diamond shape, it looked like a Ner Tamid – with the fingers of the hamsa as the flame. The blue iridescent Magain David completes the piece. During the day the flame shines. At night, all one sees is the blue mirrored reflection of the Star of David. I hope it finds a nice home!

Magain David (Star of David) in Beveled and Stained Glass

Magain David (Star of David) in Beveled and Stained Glass

Menorah - Stained and Beveled Glass

May the warmth of family and friends bring light to you and yours this Thanksgiving / Chanukah.

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Do you know someone with a Wine Cellar, or perhaps a Tasting Room?

Can you imagine how nice this glass would look if displayed there?

Tzedek Tzedek Tirdof — Justice, Justice Shall You Pursue !

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Rabbi Robert Dobrusin celebrated his 25th year as rabbi at Congregation Beth Israel in Ann Arbor.  The 8th grade graduating class of 2013 created this mosaic of the Scales of Justice which will hang outside our chapel. 

In gold mirror glass is the word Tzedek – Justice.  It honors the work our Rabbi Dobrusin does for the organization T’ruah, The Rabinnic Call for Human Rights.

Congratulations to our graduates and congratulations to our rabbi!

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Saugatuck?  Ft. Meyers?  Sarasota?  Where's Your Beach?

There’s a truism in architecture that states that if the orientation of the piece is facing left or west there is a suggestion of Questioning or Wisdom. When it faces to the right or the east, it conjures feelings of Youthfulness and Freshness.

I never realized how differently the piece looks until I was done with one side and flipped it to the other to finish — and saw a sunrise instead of a sunset.

What would be your choice?

Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue

When I was growing up in Detroit there were 30 synagogues within walking distance of my home.  Today there is a single synagogue within the Detroit city limits – the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue.  The synagogue has been energized with the influx of young singles and couples into Detroit.

I was commissioned to make a piece of art for Beth Israel’s Woman’s League as a gift to the Downtown Synagogue.  I chose to reproduce the Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue’s logo in stained glass.

Here is a link to the IADS:  http://downtownsynagogue.org/