Ahavah Rabbah

Reproduction of a gouache painting.
Painted in Arad, Israel. © Me'irah Iliinsky 2002
“With a great love you have loved us, Adonai, Our God.
With deep compassion you have cared for us.”
- Morning Prayers
The rich and abundant love described in this blessing is conveyed through the use of a rich and loving color.
The 13 petalled rose stands for the 13 attributes of God. The Jewish star is a symbol of symmetry and balance.