 | Why are we never content to simply be? Why does our animal self posses willpower, passion and energy beyond anything our spiritual self could ever muster? What purpose does "happiness" serve? Which is greater--awareness or action? struggle or tranquility?
The article "Seven Fruits of the Soul " by Yanki Tauber where he compared the kabbalistic teaching of the fruits with their corresponding attributes was well written and expessed in a unique manner. The beautiful picture by Muchnik enhanced the glory of the article. Thanks,
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It is reassuriing to know that there exists an opposite to constant struggle (which seems to be tranquility). It is also reassuring to see that to struggle and seek peace from that struggle isn't life's only purpose. I also enjoyed seeing different states of being (joy, struggle, action, etc.) are so concretely and colorfully illustrated.
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I am so happy to find out at last about the artist MICHAEL MUCHNIK. About 2-3 years ago I acquired a Hadassah Magazine which published his representation of Queen Esther on the front cover. The publisher was unable to give me any info about Michael. So today as I downloaded e-Torah I was absolutely thrilled to see more of Michael Munchnik's art works and to even see the artist himself pictured in his gallery. I feel his works reflect a Jewish inspiration of our Biblical and cultural heritage. I pray that I shall have the opportunity to visit his gallery in the near future and meet him in person. I would love to see his illustrations for children particularly as I am blessed with 2 gorgeous grandchildren: a grand-daugher Sasha aged 2 years, and a grand-son Kieran who will be 2 in September and who both live near me in Cape Town.
Thank you for transmitting this wonderful selection of Michael Muchnik's art.
Shabbat Shalom.
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As a small child my mother had a book with the tree of life illustrated on the cover.
It was lost. I searched for another picture like it, it had a mysterious spiritual connection to me.59 years later I found one. In Nazareth on a small plate. I also found my Jewish heritage!
The painting of the tree of life by Michoel Muchnik and the article by Yanki Tauber filled me with emotion.. it was like coming home.
G-d bless you a thousand fold.
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The path to wisdome and enlightenment is through knowledge - I am always happy to recieve more literature about jewish teachings
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For the past couple of years, the deeper visdom of the jewish people have begun to reach the masses. Having read up on kabbalah, i find it to be a remarkable science of the soul. While only drops have reached me, i want to run right down to the well and soak in it.
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The one that made me think alot was Awareness (fig)-A deed done in ignorance is a stab in the dark- To involve oneself in ones life in a full way with a full perspective. Then it was followed up with Action (pomegranate) You stated that sometimes one must act- that action is the wayEven if knowledge and understanding is lacking. These two ideas remind me of understanding relationships and how they work for some reason-Also dealing with ones fears when it comes to relationships-making the jump to action from knowledge or better yet knowing when you've thought enough and it is time to communicate-I pray that I am making sense-I enjoyed this reflection-Thank you
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