SHEMA YISRAEL 13x19 Jewish Judaica Hebrew Art Print

"Hear O'Israel, the Lord is our G-d, the Lord is One." (Devarim 6:4)

The "Shema" is the single most well-known and important prayers in all of Judaism, first spoken by Moses in his final address to the nation of Israel. It said every morning and evening during the week, and recited on every Sabbath and festival. Inside every mezuzah, a container mounted on every doorpost in a Jewish home, is a handwritten scroll of the "Shema."

The sentence itself declares that the Lord is one, and only one; a whole and perfect being. He is also the G-d of the Jewish people, who led them out of slavery in Egypt to be their G-d.

This original design, by Judaica Artist Adam Rhine, combines the intense detail of ancient illuminated manuscripts with a contemporary aesthetic and spirit. The work was created using watercolor, acrylic, and colored pencil, and is part of his ongoing Magen David (Shield of David) series that encapsulates Jewish themes and individual letters, all set in unique, ornate patterns bound by the shape of the six-pointed star.

What you are buying is an open-edition color print, hand-signed by the artist, of the painting "Shema Yisrael" that is 13"x 18" on heavy, high-quality, cold-press watercolor paper. The print is shipped flat with a sturdy cardboard backing.

The watermark (website address) on the graphic shown in this eBay listing is NOT on the final print that you will receive.

Buyer pays for USPS Priority Mail shipping (3 business day delivery). \PayPal transactions and personal checks (US only) are accepted. Buyer must contact seller in 48 hours or the auction may be considered void by the seller. \I would be more than happy to combine a multiple print purchase to save you postage costs. Please email me to let me know which prints you want combined.

In September, 2004, Adam was interviewed by the Hallmark Channel to discuss his artwork and inspirations, and later received a full-page interview by the Chicago Tribune in 2006. His designs have also been featured on the covers of the “Texas Jewish Post,” “Kashrus Magazine,” and “Chadashot Magazine” From September - November, 2007, over 40 of his paintings were shown at the Westchester Jewish Center Gallery, Mamaroneck, NY, in a one-man show. He is currently a member of the American Guild of Judaica Art.

Adam’s 108-page hardcover art book, Hebrew Illuminations published by Sounds True Inc. features all 22 Hebrew Illuminated Letters, as well as 22 select designs from his ongoing Magen David (Star of David) series. The meanings and numerology behind each letter are written about in great detail by Adam with the help of New York-based writer/teacher Louise Temple, as well as fascinating insights into each Magen David painting.

He has also illustrated a set of three books for the Jewish Publication Society entitled "Celebrating the Jewish Year" written by Paul Steinberg.

For the sixth year in a row, Adam’s bestselling wall calendar, also called Hebrew Illuminations, features 16 of his unique Judaica designs. A complete line of Judaica greeting cards based on the calendar artwork is also available from Amber Lotus Publishing.