Some symbols belong to a culture.
Others belong to everyone.
The Tree of Life is both.
In Jewish tradition, it’s called the Etz Chaim — the tree that represents Torah, wisdom, spiritual growth, and divine connection.
But beyond Judaism, the Tree of Life appears in Christianity, Islam, Kabbalah, ancient Babylonian art, African tribal patterns, and modern psychology.
So how did this one image become so timeless? And what does it mean when I — a Jewish Israeli artist — choose to paint it, again and again?
Let’s talk about it.
What Is the Tree of Life, Really?
At its core, the Tree of Life is a symbol of connection. Between heaven and earth. Between past and future. Between who you are and who you’re becoming.
In Judaism, it appears in:
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Genesis, as the tree in the center of Eden
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Proverbs, as a metaphor for Torah: “It is a tree of life to those who hold it fast.”
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Kabbalah, as a visual map of divine energies
In modern times, it appears in:
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Tattoos
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Jewelry
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Yoga studios
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Interfaith weddings
But here’s the thing — no matter where it shows up, it carries the same energy: life, growth, memory, and soul.
Why I Keep Painting It
I’ve painted the Tree of Life more than 100 times. Each time differently. Each time, it tells me something new.
Sometimes the tree is rising like fire.
Sometimes it’s soft and wind-blown.
Sometimes it’s blue, calm, and centered.
Sometimes it has roots that twist like veins — like the memory of something we can’t quite name.
I paint it because it reminds us:
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That life is fragile, but resilient
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That what’s visible is only half the story
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That we all come from something ancient
And in a world where people are looking for grounding — I paint it as an answer.
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Who Is This Symbol For?
Everyone.
It may be rooted in Torah, but it branches into every culture. People have bought my Tree of Life paintings for:
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Bar and Bat Mitzvahs
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Weddings
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Memorials
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Baby rooms
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Meditation corners
Some aren’t even Jewish — but they connect with the symbol.
Because even if you’ve never read Proverbs, you understand what it means to grow, to bend, to hold on.
That’s what the Tree of Life is for.
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What Makes My Tree of Life Paintings Unique?
They’re not made to decorate.
They’re made to resonate.
Every piece:
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Begins as a hand-painted original
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Is inspired by stories of real people I meet
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Uses blues, whites, and splashes of color to express energy
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Is available as a limited-edition print, hand-embellished by me
This is not mass-produced Judaica.
It’s soul-made canvas.
Want to see the latest? 👉 View the Tree of Life collection
