Rosh haShannah Cards

Since 1996 I have used a portion of my summer (at one time at camp (Swig or Newman)) to produce a linoleum block (or other visual). Each block represents a verse from classic Jewish texts. Initially, (usually) these texts were from the book of Psalms, but now they range much more widely. Each text becomes a mini visual midrash.

I collect them here for your viewing pleasure.

Psalm 16:8 1996 For a new year of peace

Psalm 113:3 1997 May the year 5758 bring blessings of peace from east to west...

Isaiah 45:7 1998 May the year 5759 bring blessings of peace in both light and darkness.

Psalm 119:1 1999 May the new year 5760 bring blessings of peace as we continue on our way.

Psalm 92:13 2000 May justice... and with it peace flourish in the new year 5761.

Psalm 90:12 2001 May we gain hearts of wisdom, so that the year 5762 will be one of peace.

Psalm 118:19 2002 May acts of righteousness in the year 5763 open the Golden gates of Mercy and lead to a world of peace.

Proverbs 3:17b 2003 May all our paths in the coming year 5764 lead us toward peace.

Sifra to Psalm 18:11-12 and Siddur: Ma'ariv: Hashkiveinu 2004 May our efforts in the year 5765 spread clouds of glory as we build true tabernacles of peace.

Lamentations 3:52 2005 May our endeavors in the year 5766 release all that threatens to ensnare us, giving wing to a world of peace, blessing and joy.
[In memory of Faye (Faigie, Fannie (Avrunin)) Hurvitz Tzipporah bat Meir v'Jannah 21st of Tevet 5674 - 8th of Tammuz 5765; December 20, 1913 (the winter solstice) - July 14, 2005]

Leviticus 25:10 2006 May our endeavors in the year 5767 proclaim liberty throughout the land, creating a world at peace.

Psalm 118:5 2007 May our voices spread from the narrow places to the broad spaces calling for justice and peace in the year 5768.

Psalm 118:22 2008 In our efforts to build a world at peace may we see the potential in every stone.

Leviticus 19:10b 2009 As we gather our share in the new year may we live in a world of plenty and of peace.

Pirei Avot 1:2 2010 May we secure our world on a foundation of learning, service and deeds of loving-kindness.

Genesis 1:1-2 2011 May our efforts in the new year bring new creation out of chaos.

Psalm 16:8	1996	For a new year of peace
Psalm 113:3	1997	May the year 5758 bring blessings of peace from east to west...
Isaiah 45:7	1998	May the year 5759 bring blessings of peace in both light and darkness.
Psalm 119:1	1999	May the new year 5760 bring blessings of peace as we continue on our way.
Psalm 92:13	2000	May justice... and with it peace flourish in the new year 5761.
Psalm 90:12	2001	May we gain hearts of wisdom, so that the year 5762 will be one of peace.
Psalm 118:19	2002	May acts of righteousness in the year 5763 open the Golden gates of Mercy and lead to a world of peace.
Proverbs 3:17b	2003	May all our paths in the coming year 5764 lead us toward peace.
Sifra to Psalm 18:11-12 and Siddur: Ma'ariv: Hashkiveinu	2004	May our efforts in the year 5765 spread clouds of glory as we build true tabernacles of peace.
Lamentations 3:52	2005	May our endeavors in the year 5766 release all that threatens to ensnare us, giving wing to a world of peace, blessing and joy. [In memory of Faye (Faigie, Fannie (Avrunin)) Hurvitz Tzipporah bat Meir v'Jannah 21st of Tevet 5674 - 8th of Tammuz 5765; December 20, 1913 (the winter solstice) - July 14, 2005]
Leviticus 25:10	2006	May our endeavors in the year 5767 proclaim liberty throughout the land, creating a world at peace.
Psalm 118:5	2007	May our voices spread from the narrow places to the broad spaces calling for justice and peace in the year 5768.
Psalm 118:22	2008	In our efforts to build a world at peace may we see the potential in every stone.
Leviticus 19:10b	2009	As we gather our share in the new year may we live in a world of plenty and of peace.
Pirei Avot 1:2	2010	May we secure our world on a foundation of learning, service and deeds of loving-kindness.
Genesis 1:1-2	2011	May our efforts in the new year bring new creation out of chaos.