Israeli artist Mordechai Rosenstein will display his art and interact with St. Louis community members December 5-14. Mr. Rosenstein will begin his week at Congregation Shaare Emeth Friday Dec. 5 to Saturday, Dec. 6. He will continue his workshops at Temple Emanuel on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the JCC during the week, and at United Hebrew for the Dec. 12 – 14 weekend.

The Hebrew alphabet is the essence of the art of Mordechai Rosenstein. “The flowing forms of the letters have been an inspiration to me since my youth. ” Mordechai’s love of these forms is evident in every piece he creates. His vibrant shapes and colors enhance synagogue interiors, tapestries, paintings, murals, and silk screen prints.

Friday, December 5, 5-7 p.m. at Shaare Emeth

Meet Mordechai Rosenstein and view his artwork, which will be available for purchase. Please join the Congregation for Kabbalat Shabbat service at 6 p.m. The art show will continue after services.

Saturday, December 6, 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Shaare Emeth

Children 4 and over, any significant adult (adult, parent, aunts, uncles, etc.)

are invited to create a truly unique piece of artwork, partially created by Mordechai Rosenstein, participate in story time, a Havdalah service, and have pizza and dessert. ($18 per family; reservations required by December 1 to Stacy at Shaare Emeth, 314.569.0010).

Saturday, December 6, 7:30-9:30 p.m. at Shaare Emeth

Join us for a congregational art show and presentation, with a dessert reception and Havdalah service.

Sunday, December 7, 2-4 p.m. at Temple Emanuel

Meet the artist wine and cheese reception and art sale. 20% of the total will be donated to the Temple Care and Share Medicaid Meal Program.

Monday, December 8-Thursday December 11 at the JCC Wohl Building

An artwork display and sale. Special workshop with the artist on December 10. Please call the JCC for more information, 314.432.5700.

Wednesday, December 10, 10 a.m.-noon at B’nai Amoona

Mr. Rosenstein will discuss his journey as a Jewish artist.

Friday, December 12-Sunday, December 14 at United Hebrew

Join the congregation for Friday night services and a special oneg featuring a display of Mr. Rosenstein’s art. Art will be sold at United Hebrew through Sunday.

For further information about programs, please contact Ellyn Polsky at Temple Emanuel, 314.432.5877.

You can learn more about Mordechai Rosenstein at www.emeseditions.com

All programs are open to the public.