R Shaya'la western wall with its earthy tones and

with its earthy tones and textures

This painting is highly textured  to capture the feeling of the Western walls worn stones

Mixed media on 18" by 24" canvas

leaving an indelible mark on our souls

where we long to return to

R Shaya'la western wall with its earthy tones andMixed Media on 36" by 48" canvas. R Shayala Kerestirer was a great rabbi who performed many miracles. I used pictures I took when I visited the small village of Kerister (where the tzaddik is buried) as reference for this painting. Surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards, being there felt like visiting another realm The Rebbe who labored in Torah, poured out his heart in prayer, would stop everything if a Jew needed a cold drink or warm bed, would