Fused Heart – Dove of Peace Hamsa

I created this fused heart a while ago from some scrap red and clear glass.

Then I thought how perfectly it might look in this Dove of Peace Hamsa.

Do you agree? Let me know.

 

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Mazal Tov Nosson Tzvi – Bar Mitzva

 

Mazal Tov to Nosson Tzvi on the celebration

of becoming a Bar Mitzva on January 5th – the 28th of Tevet.

 

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Below:  A night time view of the glass in my studio.

 

 

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The Boston Red Sox – The Green Monster

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There might be some who question why I framed my Boston Red Sox logo in green.  Others will immediately see the connection to The Green Monster.

 The Green Monster is a popular nickname for the 37.2 feet (11.3 m) high left field wall at Fenway Park, home to the Boston Red Sox baseball team. The wall is 310 feet from home plate and is a popular target for right-handed hitters.

At the moment this piece is hanging in Rob Dobrusin’s office at Congregation Beth Israel in Ann Arbor.  I’m happy  to have had it hanging for opening day, 2018.

SOLLY ! !

In keeping with the tradition I started with the other “South Side Gang” celebration, here is my interpretation of “Solly”.

 

The first photo is of the corner of Solly’s tallit.  The rainbow motif moved me to use it as a background for the Shlomo, Solly’s Hebrew name.

Mazal Tov Solly !

 

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Thank you Bunky and Linda

 

Finally I get to post these pieces of glass I created for the Beth Israel’ 100th Anniversary  Gala last night. Thanks Bunky and Linda for all the work you did to make last night such a success.

Yin Yang – Rachel and Jonathan

Here’s a new take on the marriage of Yin Yang and Judaism.  What better symbolizes the union of complimentary forces that flow into each other?  They are interconnected  —  yet independent.  The whole is greater than the individual parts.

And here’s another piece that  constantly changes dependent on the light.

Congratulations to Rachel and Jonathan on the anniversary of their wedding…  Well, more than the first anniversary!  Here’s hoping for many, many more celebrations with our families.  Mazal Tov!!

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Beit Fei — Initials

Are you looking for that Perfect Bar Mitzvah, Wedding or Graduation present?

You should consider a one-of-a-kind piece of stained glass with the recipient’s initials.   Send me the initials – and I’ll send you a sketch.  Sound like a plan?  😉

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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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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.