Ben Yehuda Studio

Ben Yehuda Studio
Paintings by Yitzchak Ben Yehuda
Biblical

Rachel’s Tomb (Kever Rochel)

Rachel's Tomb (Kever Rochel)

Rachel’s Tomb (Kever Rochel), is the traditional gravesite of the Biblical Matriarch Rachel and is widely considered the third holiest site in Judaism. Over the years, Rachel’s Tomb has been a place of pilgrimage for Jews, especially Jewish women unable to give birth. Many come to visit on the 11th of the Jewish month of [...]

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The Encounter

The Encounter

Mystery along with brilliance The meeting of Eliezer and Rivka Original on canvas: 80 x 85cm – 31.5″ x 33.5″

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Butterfly – Metamorphosis

Butterfly - Metamorphosis

Equivocal relationship with divinity Inspired by the words: “O Lord of Hosts, happy is theh man that trusteth in thee.” Psalms XX Original on canvas: 66 x 76cm – 26″ x 30″

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The Sacrifice

The Sacrifice

Strange eloquence, a mixture of urgency and subtelty. Original on board: 50 x 35cm – 19.8″ x 13.8

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Moses

Moses

Inspired from the Bible’s storehouse of evocative images. Original on canvas: 80 x 60cm – 35.5″ x 23.5″

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Next Year in Jerusalem

Next Year in Jerusalem

Inspired by the words in Midrash Rabbah, Chapter 39: “Better to lodge in the wilderness of the Land of Israel than to dwell in the palaces outside of it.” Original on canvas: 80 x 64cm – 31″ x 25″

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Jerusalem

Jerusalem

Inspired by the words of Psalm 22:67 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: may they prosper that love Thee. Peace be within thy walls and prosperity within thy palaces.” Original, oil on canvas: 80cm. x 56cm – 31″ x 22″

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The Great Day at Sinai

The Great Day at Sinai

The Relationship Between Experience and Imagination We see the small yet brave, lone figure of Moshe going forth, amidst fire and lightning as the people of Israel look on, arms raised to shield them from the light of Revelation. Oil on Canvas: 76cm X 52cm – 30″ X 20.5″

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Jacob’s Dream

Jacob's Dream

An essay in Light This painting is replete with symbols: The twelve stones representing the 12 tribes come together as Yacob sleeps, Jacob’s ladder with the angels ascending and descending, the destruction and rebuilding of Jerusalem, the rise of the Nations, the giving of the Law, the Prophet Ezekiel and his scribe. Oil on Canvas: [...]

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The Vision of Rachel

The Vision of Rachel

Evocative and Dream-Like A Bride’s Song For thousands of years women have flocked to this most sacred of tombs, where Rachel looks down compassionately on all those who seek her help to bear children. The olive tree represents eternal fruitfulness. Oil on Canvas: 66cm X 80cm 26″ X 31.5″

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The Oak of Abraham

The Oak of Abraham

A symbolic painting, full of hope for the future when Moslem and Jew will live together in mutual respect under the shadow of their forefather. Oil on Canvas 80cm X 105cm 31.5″ X 41.5″

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