Today I dedicate this small post, to a huge person in my life,one of my very best girlfriends,during so many years,with MAZAL TOV,Wishes...To you,dearest ,Ronit and Mickey,your life's choice :-)..." KI TOVIM HASHNAIEM MEAAHECHAD " - "Because better are two then one"...Az...shehieihe besha'aa tova humutslachat -so that it will be in a good & successful hour...WITH MUCH LOVE ...Nira
Almost 1:00 a.m here ... http://www.rasmusen.org/_religion/_seder/hagadah.htm
Today in the evening,was the evening of Passover - the " SEDER " evening.Which includes reading the story of Exodus - HAGADA SHEL PESACH,and eating a special meal for this feast,singing songs and more...Usually in a family gathering.Last year,I wanted to post a special image,but somehow I didn't manage my time then...YET...Last year I scanned the most significant HAGADA of my childhood.Today,I wish to share you with some of these MAGNIFICENT illustration inside of it.This HAGADA Belonged to my grandparents z"l - Leaa and Yosef Kenig.Usually each person sits for seder has such book called the HAGADA,So in each house there are several...in different designs,drawings...some are very beautiful,but most of those i've seen in my life,are very simple,few are even given for free with newspapers.
So here are few photos from a special HAGADA,Belongs to my parents these days.These illustration here are not printed directly in the book's pages, but each of them is glued to a page.
This is the cover of the HAGADA.
During the SEDER of Passover we drink, 4 glasses of wine,supposed to anyway...me personally drink perhaps one tiny glass..OK...divided to 4 parts :-)... Here is the first page of the HAGADA,The page has spots of wine I guess and the colouring and feel of old paper,which add its magic,I think :-)at least my personal opinion.
Inside this Hagada the illustrations are of bible scenery stories,not all are directly Exodus stories.
Here's more illustrations from the HAGADA of my grandparents Leaa & Yosef z"l.
And the back cover of this charming hagada
translation of the words written on the back cover :From slavery to liberty.
`From sadness to happiness.
`From mourning to holiday,good day.
`From darkness to big light.
`From enthrallment to redemption.
Well,I hope you enjoy reading small piece our of tradition...and even more,those illustrations,I'll say good night to myself,Its 1:39 a.m my time. And yes..we have Summer clock started this week.
ART come in ALL Sizes.If you love miniatures (like myself :-)...I have another recommendation this morning for you...
" Willard Wigan was born in Birmingham, England in 1957 and is the creator of the smallest works of art on earth. From being a traumatised and unrecognised dyslexic child, he is now emerging as the most globally celebrated micro-miniaturist of all time and is literally capable of turning a spec of dust into a vision of true beauty."
Please visit this site to view his exhibition :
Enjoy yourself
http://www.ezprezzo.com/crazypics/microscopic_art.html
A recommendation to view a movie - a flight above Israel, by Albatross- "Aerial Odyssey " . Albatross is one of Israel's leading companies in the field of visual communication and aerial photography - stills and video.
Albatross was established in 1988 by two former Israel Air Force helicopter pilots - Duby Tal and Moni Haramati.
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Copyrights for this movie to Albatross. Please Enjoy!!
Friday,March,16 - 17:50 p.m Israel Clock.
The weekend is already here , in Israel, as the Spring is.This weekend seems Grey outside comparing to last weekend.The last weekend was like Summer's days, in Spring...I decided to visit the Gilboa, Israel, since its the best season to visit there.Lots of people during this time of the year visiting the Gilboa,to see the Iris of the Gilboa , in its blooming.I went there, mostly for the MAGNIFICENT LANDSCAPES, Of course to take photos and to get inspired.I'm not sure about other parts of the world in this time of the year, but here in Israel, when you look for the Iris..you can see just few really...So,I found few Irises...I could count them , I think :-)... and perhaps took very few shots of them too.But more then the Iris, There, at the Gilboa overlook Emek - Izrael, I found the most beautiful landscapes...at least to my own personal point of view.
People are different, and not because some wear glassless and others not :-)...but also because people look differently at things, some see things that other can't.Some appreciate the beauty more then others maybe.I'm not saying that someone who is able to see more is a better person..I just talk about different abilities to see things,under different light.
For me such landscape, is truly a GIFT....Or better I say......when I view such landscape,I'm very appreciative to what my eyes see, but definitely,not only my eyes see,but my all spirit......it give AIR to my soul...- A gift to the senses.Perhaps, because its the BEST ART, The art made by nature.Some will say the ART CREATED BY GOD FOR US,To view and hopefully appreciate.As some of you my dear friends here in AW, know me,quite well over my AW years...You know I might sound enthusiastic, when I see ART,That talks to me , to my soul...and sometimes you also can hear my enthusiasm in my comments. In my reality its very much the same, so when I was in the Gilboa ,last weekend...I felt huge amount of inside joy, looking at the view...and even more...I would speak in voice telling the world, " eyze yofi...eyze yofi " (what a beauty !)..."amazing...just amazing, wow!...this is the place for me to enjoy, to visit...so inspirational...I so much love it..." and so on,and so on..All the way,me, Nira full of enthusiasm.My excitement is translated into words,and photos of course :-)...AND Inside happiness.
When I'm there, it is as if I wish to take with me home, this experience...to be part of me,from the inside..
More,it is my need to create with it,sometimes immediately, but so many times...the inspiration stay with me,for days , months and even years,knowing that, for sure there will be ART, My ART, inspired by this fantastic,breathtaking landscapes.I simply see this kind of landscape interpret into so many forms of art.And probably it will, at the right time.
These are few flashes into small part of the HUGE PICTURE OF NATURE,like few snapshots into part of my world. I hope I manage to bring enjoyment your way.I know I'll post few in my portfolio too, as soon as I can.
I finished my tour in an Arabic restaurant, where I ate typical Oriental Mizrachi Israeli food .Of course you are invited :-)...May you all have the most wonderful weekend, full of joy and inspiration. Shabbat Shalom from Israel,LOVE PEACE & LIGHT, From Nira
P.S:.....The way back home, was without the battery/accumulator of the car...BUT with a lot of photos for inspiration and inside joy.
Hello again,to All :-)...In the last two months, my son Saar was working on his "Roots Work",which was definitely a "TOGETHER RESEARCH"..... finished,just the day after Purim.I don't really remember myself researching with him , since he was 5 -6 years old,investigating then, all about dinosaurs and the Solar System.I find this kind of "Together research",experience,as very important to every kid ,and especially in adolescence; To be able to learn about their roots, about far - away cultures, traditions, in a different way,mostly not from books...or internet, but by interviews, by listening to stories...I was myself even ,TOTALLY AMAZED, When I was asked by my son about my best friends over the years,or the educational I was given since kindergarten...and much more...I'll try in this post to bring some of my own experience from this work...my memories,and perhaps few stories some of you already know. His final work consisted of 60 pages, including many photos, printed by Saar himself. My first photo here show you my Blue desk, ( yes I know you already know it from different posts :-)at editing time,during Purim March 4-5.The Roots Album at evening hour, under the desk lamp.The "GATE PAGE ",using Armando Salas the famous fabulous cartoonist, Cartoon for Saar ( again thanks so much dear Armando ). Around are some of the photos we used for this work.
And another photo from editing time, at the Blue table, some of Saar's photos and more of our roots.
Saar chose as his main subject, to research about the Libyan roots of the Dabush family, before and after the previous century.The Dabush family has some very interesting stories from the past, including 2 important and very significant Rabbis , Rabbi Haim Dabush my father's grandfather, and his brother Refael Dabush , who served as the head judge of the Jewish Court and was loved by all the people of Tripoli for his exceptional character and modesty.
Here is a photo taken in my parents home, of Rabbi Refael Dabush.
And my father grandparents : Aziza & Haim Dabush & Refael Dabush at my parents home, in March 05.The original photos,were much smaller ,taken in Lybia before 1900,Brought to Israel by my father's grandmother,who took those photos to enlarge them in Tel - Aviv 1936.In the 80's one member of the family ,gave my father these 3 photos totally ruined.My father gave those photos to a special photographer to try restore them,He did his best ,I guess...and those 3 photos hannged in my parents wall,up their stairs.The other decorative items in the photos,are only for decoration purpose,NOT for any kind of traditional ceremonies.My parents R very modern people...not religious .
More in this roots work...about people and kids of the family.....Here is several kids of the family, My father Aaron holding,Daniel.....And the boys are sitting :-) From left to right, Ilay, Yarin, Gal and Saar.
Objects that goes in the family...Here on my Blue desk, at editing time...you can view part of the objects,edited into the album.On the left side of this photo ,you can view the place I type now for you this story :-))...And if you check very carefully, you might see the FAMILY TREE,Leaned against the wall...We were so busy, that I even hadn't the chance to really take a shot of the family tree.
customs , traditions, food in the family...and much more,Here you can view a dining table arranged before a family meeting, at Shabbat, or feasts...
As my mother says : " The eyes eat too "...INSPRING, I think...My mother used to make especially Libyan food,since she herself love it :-)like ALL of us, after many years of cooking, she started to make Polish food, inspired by her own roots.NOWADAYS, At her personal library of cooking, you can find so many different types of food coming from many parts of the world...She definitely has fantastic senses for tastes and colours. Here's 2 photos from her menu ,"BETEAAVON" = Bon appetit !! Chicken in mushrooms & peppermint.....AND The second one is mixed vegetables.
The roots work, investigate also celebrations in the family , such as birthdays,Bar - mitsva.In the next photo ,you can see Saar himself at the "wearing phylacteries" ceremony ,holding the bible.
Family special talents. Well about my artistic talent I'm sure you already know :-))...just take a look at my portfolio :-)...More talents ; the MUSIC Side,which I personally inherited from my both parents, who were playing music...but especially I was influenced from my father,who used to play ALOT,During my childhood. Like my father,I played the saxophone,Clarinet and flute...BUT More then my father I also played the Piano, like my Libyan grandmother, Yole. Here is a photo of Aaron Dabush, my father in AUG , 64 playing the Clarinet at the celebration of my birth, at my Polish grandparents apartment...A photo that somehow only lately I discovered.When I look at my father here, so young,26 years old actually, I see how so correct he hold the Clarinet,I can hear the music.......perhaps " petite fleur "... He used to play that song, I remember.
And myself as member of the Ramat - Gan youth band,playing the Clarinet,at the concert at the school of music - Yale (usa).
Memories from wars, including the story of Arie Kenig , my mother's brother who died in 1955.Arie means a Lion. Kenig means a king. His story and tributes in his memory, I'll post in Future, when I'll be ready to do so.
Cats & hobbies in our family. We are a family loving cats.Here's Boie my parents cat,sitting at the window...No, she does not really drinks Wine,and this photo was not planned with this bottle,it was taken about a year ago.The bottle of Dry Red Home Wine (2005), made by my father and brother Barak, as a hobby.My father started this hobby in 1989.Nowadays, my brother help him, as you can see they also has a special label,designed by my brother ,printed by my father...not sure about the Glue the use though :-)) ...Don't be mistaken about my brother by the way is not really a designer but a Computers Engineer.SO CHEERS TO ALL !!!
The last month was very hectic with all kinds of activities in my professional world, my kids and daily demands... more then the usual.I find the blog , as a refreshing change here in AW, a new tool here, which gives us artists another way to express ourselves, and our life.With the understanding , that the blog has different possibilities.It can enrich the portfolio. March, 2 - 5,07 we celebrated Purim,in Israel. This year I post here for you, 2 images that were taken in Yarin's school - "Amirim ". Kids ART ,Masks for Purim. It is always an inspirational JOY, for me to come inside the school and view the kids art, all over the walls of school, and outside too.It is definitely an exhibition, which changes all the time, according to different subjects with great creativity. Photos of masks taken in School,for Purim.
At Purim, March, 3,07 we also celebrated to Yarini his birthday , few days after his original date actually. Here's Yarin, in another celebration......AND...I wonder whose hand is this ?... :-)...
Here captured Inbar my niece and my son Saar, choosing something to eat,at the Yarin's birthday .Behind is my other niece,Daniel and her mother Michal.This is the part of the menu, I made...but my mom helped too :-)..not seen in this photo.The food is served on one of my tall ( Blue )desks, where I make part of my art, while I'm working at home :-).Definitely a multi-purpose table.
I believe the next photo is part of Hadassa,my mother...traditional " MISHLOAJ MANOT " - Purim gift ,sweets of Purim ,that is send from one person to another. Here's the photo of Purim sweets made by my mother,in the background is a design of mine. In the middle you can see what we call, "The Ear of Haman "(Haman - the bad guy :-)from the Book of Esther.Bon appetit !!... :-)
I hope you enjoy part of my March updates...See you soon , with more of March.Good day / night to everyone.Thanks for viewing.
Last updates of the yearly trip of Alef / 1, Amirim,the class of Yarin,my son.Taken March,8,07. The REAL FLOWER in the landscape,Edna the teacher...Here are 2 photos of herself, just choose yourself one, save it to your PC and print :-)
Mixed in green nature, The kids...in the middle their teacher,Edna helping in the track.
And..Sharon full of grace smiling...I think she is photogenic :-)
Two beauties captured under their hats, Michal and her daughter, Tal...
There isn't a yearly trip without the candies :-))...so here's a shot done directed by Edna :-)...For you ALL With LOVE..
And the last one,two women captured together,Edna and Ofra.
All photos were taken spontaneously, I hope you enjoy viewing our trip...have yourself a splendid weekend... And see you,in my next subject...Love, Peace & LIGHT,Nira
From the Wingate Dune, overlook a splendid panoramic landscape - From the city of Netania ,the different architecture of the bulidings,to the BLUE sea...From the Wingate dunes,to GRRENS And seasonal Colourful florals. Photos taken, Feb 07.
The Wingate Dunes...
And another photo of Yarin my son ,at the Dune of Wingate, taken, March,8 ,07
