I Shall Sweeten Songs (1981)

12x16 sketch 

Anim Zemirot. “I shall sweeten songs.” The writing is a Jewish liturgical poem recited in most Ashkenazi synagogues during Shabbat and holiday morning services: in most communities. It is said at the end of services, and in a small number of communities, it is recited at the beginning of services or before the Torah reading. Formally, it is known as Shir Hakavod (Song of Glory).

Enjoy chants and songs I long for because my heart is taken from the prayer name” song of respect.”

The inscription was planned as raised letters across the top of the painting.