Confidentiality Clause Nishmati takes the confidentiality of your information very seriously. For this reason, we use the highest level of security that technology provides when dealing with your credit card information, and your email address. To guard against fraud your information is security encrypted and automatically passed directly to the financial network for processing. AT NO TIME is this information made available to anyone else. NOTE: all major credit cards accepted. To order, click on the "order this creation" button after each creation. NEW!!! - What is a Giclee? A giclee (zhee-clay) is an individually produced, high resolution, high fidelity, limited fine art reproduction created on a special, large format printer. The virtually continuous tone of this process gives the giclee a range or gamut, and control of color that exceeds far beyond that of a lithograph and other printing processes, giving each piece amazingly vibrant color with greater and crisper details. Although giclee are referred to as "modern day lithographs," they clearly reach beyond this artistic level, creating fine art reproductions that are coveted by collectors for their fidelity and quality. Clck here to learn more! Seventy Names of Jerusalem The "Kotel HaMa'aravi," Western Wall of Jerusalem's Temple Mount stands as a testimony to yesterday, today and tomorrow, bound by centuries of tears, fears, dreams and hopes absorbed into her ancient walls. Echoing timeless prayers, her sun drenched stones glitter with the golden hues of sunrise and sunset in this rendition of Ellen Miller Braun's "Seventy Names of Jerusalem." Shining eternally gold, "Jerusalem" glows warmly over this holy site. The "Jerusalem" in this design is created using Jerusalem's 70 names, which so eloquently describe her many vibrant and spiritual qualities. The number 70 is significant in a number of ways in Judaism and it's teachings. Dimensions: 42 X 29.5cm | 16 1/2" X 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 54cm x 48cm Price: $300.00 (Shipping and insurance included) The Book of Exodus - The Parting of the Red Sea Starfish, seashells, clams and coral; tambourines, flute, harp and castanets adorn this awesome explosion of color, spirit and strength, depicting the entire Book of Exodus in The Parting of the Red Sea. Raise your voice in song and rejoice along with Miriam and the women of Israel, while Moses, holding his holy staff aloft, watches Aaron, Joshua and Caleb son of Yefuneh lead the multitude of Israel, young and old, through the majestic towering walls of the Red Sea. The Pillar of Fire blazes with glory, radiating rays of pure light. We can feel and hear the thunderous surf in the distance crashing down on the advancing Egyptian army (Ellen depicts the Egyptians with red and black letters). Dimensions: 42 X 29.5cm | 16 1/2" X 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 50.6cm x 36.6cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Blessing of the Home - Birkat HaBayit - Kings 1 5:5 Isaiah 65: 21-23 Vibrant song birds, graceful butterflies, bountiful fig trees, luscious grape vines, palm and pine trees, a profusion of color with roses and hibiscus all exquisitely detailed, flowing along day to month, season after season in this Blessing of the Home. Great tranquility, joy and hope for the present and the future envelop Ellen Miller Braun when she gazes from this inspiring, picturesque view from her home in the heart of Samaria, Israel. Dimensions: 29cm x 32cm | 11 1/2" x 12 5/8" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 32cm x 38cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Hatikva - The Hope The name of Israel's national anthem is Hatikva, "The Hope," written in 1882 by Naphtali Herz Imber (1856-1909) and published in 1886. Hatikva was officially confirmed as the Zionist anthem at the 18th Zionist Congress in Prague in 1933. Hatikva was sung at the opening ceremony of the Declaration of the State of Israel on May 14, 1948. Writing the words of Hatikva repeatedly, Ellen Miller Braun has created a strikingly moving, emotionally charged dual image that combines the Israeli flag and the outline of Israel today. Dimensions: 29.9cm x 42cm | 11 3/4" x 16 1/2" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 52cm x 40cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Song of Solomon The Song of Solomon (or "Song of Songs") has been sculpted into two doves in flight over the rose of Sharon. The love verses in the Song of Solomon describe the relationship between G-d and His People. Our love starts as a tender bud, blooming into a radiant, exquisite rose. It then takes flight, soaring to the heavens, as we rejoice togther in our complete and perfect love. The entire book of the Song of Solomon has been inscribed in Hebrew to create this spiritually moving image. Dimensions: 42 X 29.5cm | 16 1/2" X 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 31cm x 43cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Jerusalem: The Star of David Jerusalem: The Star of David could only be created using words describing the rebuilt Jerusalem. The Temple soars upwards, pulsing in the center, the heart, of Jerusalem. Ellen Miller Braun created this piece, The Star of David, using the powerful words of Isaiah 62:1 in its heart: "For the sake of Zion I will not be still, until her righteousness goes forth like radiance, and her salvation like a burning torch. I have set watchmen upon the walls. O Jerusalem, who shall never hold their peace day or night. You make mention of the L-rd, take no rest and give Him not rest until He establishes and until He makes Jerusalem a praise in the earth." These words of Isaiah are written 5 times creating, as it were, a hand, the hand of the Holy One Blessed be He, holding the heart of Jerusalem in His palm. Dimensions: 21cm x 29.8cm | 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" Price: $39.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 30cm x 22cm Price: $200.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Woman of Valor (Proverbs 31:10-31) This passage is a hymn to the perfect wife, the backbone of the home. Jewish tradition sees this chapter allegorically, as a reference to G-d's Spirit, the Sabbath, the Torah, the soul, and wisdom. Choosing the Jewish woman as the image through which to describe such moving spiritual concepts is a profound tribute to her. The Hebrew word for "valor" -- chayil -- as it is used in Scripture, has many interchangeable definitions: accomplishment, strength, organized military force, skill, general competence, devoutness, righteousness and wealth. It implies the existence of those characteristics that are needed to accomplish whatever task is at hand. Dimensions: 42 X 29.5cm | 16 1/2" X 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 44cm x 30cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Isaiah 40 The words of the 40th chapter of Isaiah, a prophecy of comfort and renewal, are repeated continuously. Verses 1-30 are repeated 13 times in the bold sky, soaring cliffs, and tree-covered valley. "...Every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain: and the glory of the L-rd shall be revealed...." Verse 31, written 208 times (divisible by 13), fills the eagle with glorious strength from wing tip to wing tip. "...but they that wait upon the L-rd shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary and they shall walk and not faint." The outstretched wings serve as a canopy enveloping the Jewish people in love and strength. G-d will gather "the lamb with His arm, and carry them in His bosom..." "Behold, the L-rd G-d will come with might, and his arm shall rule for him." Dimensions: 42 X 29.5cm | 16 1/2" X 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 45cm x 31cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Tree of Life - Standard Edition This stunning piece by, Ellen Miller Braun, combines the Book of Ruth with two very moving prayers: Eitz Chaim Hee - It is a Tree of Life and the Blessing of the Daughters given by some parents on Friday night, combined with the Blessing of the Eve of Yom Kippur (the Day of Atonement). These blessings are a beautiful gift to share with every woman, whatever her age. May you be so Blessed. Dimensions: 21cm X 29.8cm | 8 1/4" X 11 3/4" Price: $39.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 30cm x 38.6cm Price: $200.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Psalms 18 ::: Shirion - Armor Corps 18 - The number 18 in Jewish numerology is "Chai" - Life. Ellen Miller Braun has written Psalms 18 three times to create this powerful piece. Three repetitions are called a "Chazaka" - strength, permanence. For this piece, this represents the miracle of the survival of the Jewish People and the Jewish State. This miracle given to us by the strength and protection of Hashem. May we continue to sing HaShem's praises. Amen. This piece is a clear indication of military strength. The Israeli Army. The army can only get it's strength and success from HaShem. This piece is dedicated to the many men and women who have fallen, giving their lives so that we may live. May their memories be a blessing…. Dimensions: 21cm x 29.8cm | 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" Price: $39.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 33cm x 28cm Price: $200.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Isaiah: Seven of Consolation/ Micah 4:1-7; 7:7-9 This piece was created from and guided by a love for our friends and neighbors and for our community of Karnei Shomron. Ellen Miller Braun has used a great deal of symbolism in Light of Redemption. The Haftorah (Shabbath readings from the Prophets) read on the seven Sabbaths between the Fast of the 9th of the Jewish month of Av and Rosh HaShana (the Jewish New Year) are called The Sheva D'nechamta - The Seven of Consolation. These chapters contain Isaiahs prophecies offering hope and comfort after the destruction of the first Temple. Half of each of the seven sections speaks of affliction, while the other half is full of words of comfort. The seven readings inscribed three full times in this piece are: 1) Isaiah 40:1-27, 2) 49:14-51:3, 3) 54:11-55:5, 4) 51:12-52:12, 5) 54:1-10, 6) 60:1-22, 7) 61:10-63:9. *Isaiah 40:1-27 is repeated a fourth time.* Voiced in these verses is Isaiahs plea with his fellow Jews and the Jews of the future generations to remember from where we come: Abraham and Sarah. The star laden, dome capped sky, twinkles with the fulfilled promise to Abraham that his seed will be as the stars in the sky - too numerous to count! Dimensions: 42cm x 29.9cm | 16 1/2" x 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 44cm x 38cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) The Tomb of the Patriarchs The sky, warm and vibrant at sunset, reflects off of the spirits of the Matriarch Sarah and the Patriarch Abraham as they lovingly watch over Machpelah cave, tomb of the patriarchs. "...And Sarah was 127 years old: these were the years of Sarah. And Sarah died in Kiryat Arba that is Hebron in the land of Canaan..." Genesis 23 begins with the history of Abraham's purchase of the Machpelah cave in Hebron to bury his wife, Sarah, from Efron the Hittite for 400 shekels of silver. Dimensions: 42 X 29.5cm | 16 1/2" X 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 47cm x 32cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Grace After Meals - Birkat HaMazon It is with great joy and thanks to the Holy One Blessed be He, that Ellen Miller Braun and family shares this creation with you. This magnificently flowing design was created for the wedding of Ellen's daughter. The delicate, graceful flowers, along with the seven species (grape, fig, pomegranate, olive, date, wheat and barley), form the shape of a beautiful wedding canopy. Even at our happiest moments, we are invoked to remember Jerusalem and place the memory of the destruction above all. Thus, a rebuilt Jerusalem fills the wine goblet in the center of the piece. The text of the goblet includes the blessing of the miracle of Chanuka when the Temple was rededicated after the successful Maccabean revolt. The seven special blessings, recited for the Bride and Groom in celebration of their marriage, are also included here. One of the blessings is the blessing over wine - as wine is a symbol of joy and celebration. Dimensions: 21cm X 29.8cm | 8 1/4" X 11 3/4" Price: $39.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 30cm x 38cm Price: $200.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Ezekiel 36 The entire chapter, detailing Israel's fall in exile and rebirth in redemption, is written repeatedly in Hebrew. The sounding of the shofar (ram's horn) reflects G-d's uplifted hand bringing forth branches and fruit, wheat and corn, fields tilled and sown, and the ruins rebuilt by the nations. The fig tree, with its heart-shaped fruit, is planted in the middle of this scene. This symbolizes the return and rooting of the Jewish people, cleansed and pure of heart and spirit, into the land of their fathers. The forefathers oversee the drama of the fulfillment of this prophecy. May we, too, be blessed to see it in our time. Amen! Dimensions: 42 X 29.5cm | 16 1/2" X 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 30cm x 39cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Lion of Judah One hundred tiny inscriptions of Genesis 49:8-12 depict the Tribe of Judah, the fourth son of Jacob and leader and progenitor of the Davidic line. "The staff [of leadership] shall not depart from Judah until Shiloh [the Messiah] comes." These verses are the blessing that Jacob, laying on his deathbed, gave to his son Judah. The blessing describes the necessary qualifications for kingship that he found only in Judah from amongst all of his sons. *"Your hand is on the neck of your enemies" Dimensions: 42 X 29.5cm | 16 1/2" X 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 42cm x 30cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Blessing Israel-Genesis 12: 2-3 Ellen Miller Braun has carefully crafted this inspiring picture to express and emphasize the Biblical commandment for nations to Bless the "Apple of His Eye"-the Jewish People. She has drawn the "Sabra"-a cactus plant that is found everywhere in Israel. The Hebrew word "Sabra" refers to a native born Israeli. The plant is very coarse and prickly on the outside but once piercing the exterior skin, one finds a tasty and sweet fruit on the inside. This is symbolic of the difficult struggle and tragic history that represents the last two thousand years of Jewish history. It speaks of the miracle of the survival of the Jewish people throughout several millennium of dispersion to virtually every country and corner of the earth. But, like the "Sabra"…once the hard and prickly surface is pierced…what comes next is the sweetness of the return of the Jewish people to Israel and world redemption. Dimensions: 21cm X 29.8cm | 8 1/4" X 11 3/4" Price: $39.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 28cm x 30cm Price: $200.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Tefillin - Phylactery: Standard Edition Tefillin (phylactery) are described as an "Ote" (a sign) of the covenant between Hashem - G-d - and Israel: A set of Tefillin has the "Shel Rosh" (head-phylactery) and the "Shel Yad" (arm-phylactery) with corresponding straps. The Shel Rosh and Shel Yad each contain four passages, hand written on parchment, from the Torah. Exodus 13: 1-10, 11-16, Deuteronomy 6: 4-9, 11: 13-21. The Shel Yad, worn bound to the forearm, parallel to the heart, represents Hashem's strength and the directing of our hearts and emotions to His service. We dedicate our intellect and thoughts to Hashem with the crowning of the Shel Rosh on our head. Thirteen is when a young man reaches the age of accountability for the Torah and Hashem's Mitzvahs (commandments). He becomes a Bar Mitzvah and begins donning Tefillin. Dimensions: 42 X 29.5cm | 16 1/2" X 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 34.45cm x 34.65cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Noah Genesis: 6-12 Ellen Miller Braun has created a whimsically colorful display of Noah's Ark: Accompanied by the arching rainbow and dove, riding high on the water spout of two frolicking whales, is Noah in the ark and a cast of creatures large and small. The animals boarded the ark two by two: one male, one female of each "kind" - except for the "clean" animals, of which there were seven males and seven females. Dimensions: 42 X 29.5cm | 16 1/2" X 11 3/4" Price: $44.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 38cm x 49cm Price: $230.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Modeh Ani: I give thanks… "Modeh ani lefanecha melech chai v'kayam shehechezarta bi nishmati b'chemla, rabah emunatecha." I give thanks before You, the living and eternal King, for returning my soul to me with compassion; abundant is Your faithfulness. Many parents begin reciting this heart-warming verse with their children from a very tender age. Ellen Miller Braun does an amazing job celebrating this inspiring verse by inscribing it repeatedly in this picture perfect piece- Colorful butterflies and precious rolly polly teddy bears totally charm us as they shyly peek and precociously climb around and over their pajama clad friend! Together, baby, butterflies and bears wake and welcome the new day in this priceless moment. A warm feeling glows from this creation, enveloping and penetrating our hearts as these adorable, loving friends recite Modeh Ani together - a moment to be forever cherished…! Dimensions: 21cm x 21cm | 8 1/2" x 8 1/2" Price: $34.95 (Shipping included) This piece can be personalized with a name in Hebrew or English and birthdate (Jewish or Gregorian). The name and date will be inscribed beneath the picture in beautiful flowing letters. Click here to find out more! Giclee Dimensions: 20cm x 22cm Price: $150.00 (Shipping and insurance included) The Bedtime Shema With winsome charm, innocence and joy, Ellen Miller Braun's bedtime menagerie radiates a glow from within. From slumbering hippo to tumbling mice; dreamy butterflies and endearing, sleepy teddy bears, Ellen brings a feeling of calm serenity as one and all cuddle up cozy for a sleepy night of peace and tranquility. Watching a youngster recite the bedtime prayer, Shema, is a cherished moment that creates an enchanting, timeless memory. This heartwarming artwork comes to life with the repetition of these four prominent sections from this spiritually uplifting prayer. Dimensions: 21cm x 29.8cm | 8 1/4" x 11 3/4" Price: $34.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 27.35cm x 22.5cm Price: $150.00 (Shipping and insurance included) Gesher Tzar M'od "The entire world is a very narrow bridge, but most important is to never fear…." Kol haolam kulo gesher tzar m'od v'ha'ikar lo lifached klal. Ellen Miller Braun is always very specific in her descriptions of the verses she uses in her artwork. This time, though, Ellen leaves you to use your imagination, too! Share in the wonder of this piece by creating your own interpretation! Always keep in mind, for every child, and the child in each of us, a bridge of family and friends can help us through both the best of times, as well as the most challenging moments…and certainly, HaShem is always there for each of us. This piece can be personalized with a name in Hebrew or English and birthdate (Jewish or Gregorian). The name and date will be inscribed beneath the picture in beautiful flowing letters. Click here to find out more! Dimensions: 21cm X 29.8cm | 8 1/4" X 11 3/4" Price: $34.95 (Shipping included) Giclee Dimensions: 25cm x 20cm Price: $150.00 (Shipping and insurance included)