The 2012 (5771-5772) Hebrew Illuminations
Wall Calendar
by Adam Rhine
The ancient and enduring spirit of Jewish tradition comes alive in the Hebrew Illuminations 2012 wall calendar. Jewish artist Adam Rhine has created ornate, highly detailed Judaic paintings in watercolor, colored pencil and acrylic. Each work is crafted to glorify the infinite nobility of the Lord and to visually bring forth His energy within different combinations and intricate patterns. The sheer elegance of their construction conveys wisdom and ideas.
This unique calendar features six letters of the Hebrew alphabet plus ten illuminations - six of which are new - of significant Jewish concepts, such as Tiferet (splendor) and Yehi Ratzon ("May it be Your will"). Adam Rhine's beautifully intricate Judaic paintings combine modern palettes and aesthetics with the influence of medieval illuminated manuscripts.
This 12" x 12" full-color, beautifully printed wall calendar covers sixteen complete months from September, 2011 to December, 2012 that overlays the Hebrew months on the standard Gregorian, and is the eighth edition of this bestselling calendar.
• The dates of all Jewish Holy Days and observances are listed along with national holidays
• The Torah reading (Parshat) on each Shabbat is identified
• Candle lighting times for 24 major cities in the United States, and three cities in Canada, are detailed each month
• Sixteen paintings by Adam Rhine are featured in full-color with insightful descriptions of each piece
• Available on Amazon.com and at other major retail bookstores
The 2012 Illuminated Psalms Wall Calendar
by Adam Rhine and Louise Tetmple
These intricate and spectacular paintings by artist Adam Rhine are complemented by the deep and spiritual writings of author Louise Temple to bring us a contemporary appreciation of the Biblical Psalms. Composed by King David over 3,000 years ago, the Psalms are poetic songs of praise to the Creator. They are an enlightened expression of the human spirit that traverses time and religious difference, bringing inspiration, faith and consolation to all people.
This Illuminated Psalms 2012 Wall Calendar features twelve of Adam Rhine's original illuminated works of art. Rhine's beautiful use of watercolor and acrylic pairs wonderfully with excerpts from the Psalms to help us open our homes and hearts. Each quotation is accompanied by a contemplative commentary and meditation for the month it represents, written by Louise Temple.
This 12" x 12" full-color, beautifully printed wall calendar covers twelve complete months from January, 2012 to December, 2012. Available on Amazon.com and at other major retail bookstores
A look back at previous editions of the "Hebrew Illuminations" calendar...
