Synagogue Mikve Israel-Emanuel Wood Print

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This is the inside of the Synagogue Mikve Israel-Emanuel which is the oldest synagogue in the continuous use in Western Hemisphere built in 1732. It was a Sephardic Orthodox synagogue until 1964 when it changed to a Sephardic Reconstructionist Synagogue. It is located on the island of Curacao in the Netherlands Antilles. The chandeliers are not lights, but candles that must be lit. The floor is sand and is a reminder of the Sinai desrt and 40 years of wondering. The sand was also used during the inquisition in synagogues for Jews who took the Catholic faith to hide their belief as it helped hide their secret rooms and it muffled the sound of their worship services. This Synagogue continues the practice as a reminder. The pillars have the names of Esther, Leah, Rebecca, and Rachel inscribed on them.

Louise is a published photographer with her primary focus on all things nature. Sometimes a piece just begs to let Louise's imagination run wild and she turns it into a graphic piece from her photography and it is picking up quite a following! Louise shows at several shows throughout the year in Western WA. Her work is found during the annual month long Skagit Valley Tulip Festival at the PNW Artisans Show near Christiansons Nursery. She shows at many other shows during the year and her web site has her current shows listed @ www.naturalmomentsstudio.com. Her work is for sale on-line @ Amazon @ www.amazon.com/handmade/natural-moments-studio and @ Fine Art America @ http://Louise-Magno.pixels.com and in local stores in the Puget...