Hamantaschen Star of David

by Brian Tada

Title

Hamantaschen Star of David

Artist

Brian Tada

Medium

Photograph - Digital Photograph

Description

This is my first time baking Hamantaschen, a classic fruit-filled cookie traditionally enjoyed during the Jewish holiday of Purim. In honor of this holiday, I formed a dozen of these delicious cookies into a Star of David.

Purim commemorates the Jewish people's victory over Haman who plotted to exterminate them in ancient Persia (present-day Iran). Queen Esther answered God's call to save her people, and courageously approached the king in petition to confront and overcome the death edict of Haman. You can read about this incredible, inspiring story of courage and heroism in the book of Esther in the Bible.


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Grateful to God and thankful to the group administrator(s) for featuring this image in the Fine Art America artwork group(s):

* WEEKLY PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE, 03.14.22


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Artwork notes::

Embedded in the top right-hand corner is the Hebrew acronym for "B'ezras Hashem" [ ב ס " ד ] meaning "with God's help". It is a reminder to me as an artist and photographer of my dependence on the Almighty, the Originator of all creativity. This is a similar acknowledgement used by great artists like Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel who signed their work with the Latin phrase, "Soli Deo gloria" which means, "Glory to God alone".

Photo copyright © 2016 Brian Tada. All rights reserved. To the glory of God. Downloading, duplicating, unauthorized online displaying, distributing and/or altering this image in any way is prohibited without the express written permission of the photographer, Brian Tada. Licensing of this image is available; please inquire for more information.

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May 15th, 2016

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