5 Things That Happened
After I Bought Art from an Artist Who Fought in Gaza
(I Regret Not Doing This Sooner)
By Rachel L.
Last Updated June 25, 2025
At first, I was just looking for “something nice” to fill the empty wall.
Maybe a map of Israel or a Star of David - something Jewish, but quiet.
So I ordered an original piece by Albert Levi, an Israeli artist who fought in Gaza as part of a commando unit.
I thought it was just another pretty picture.
What I got?
Something I never expected.
1.Every guest who enters my home suddenly becomes an Israel expert
In the past, guests would come in, say "nice" about the pictures on the wall, and move on to the next topic.
Now? Anyone who sees Albert's "Tree of Life - Am Israel Chai" piece suddenly stops, gets closer, and starts asking questions.
"Where did you get this?"
"Was this really painted in Israel?"
"Wait, did the artist actually fight in Gaza?"
My home has become a place where conversations begin - about Israel, about our roots, about what it means to be Jewish today.
Suddenly, I find myself telling stories about Israel I didn’t even know I remembered.
2.I discovered who Albert Levi really is – and his story hit me hard
At first, I just thought he was a talented artist.
Then I read how he started painting only four months before finishing his service in an elite commando unit. Not in an art school, but in search of quiet. Of healing.
He said: “I felt a tranquility I had never felt before.”
After fighting again in Gaza during the recent war, his art changed.
It became his way of processing pain – and giving others something to hold on to.
Now when I see his work on my wall, I feel it.
This isn't just decoration.
It's part of a journey. His, and now… mine too.
3. After October 7, I couldn’t just buy “nice things” anymore
4. The difference between “Jewish art” and authentic Israeli art is night and day
For years, I thought “Jewish art” just meant a Star of David or some Hebrew letters.
I was wrong.
There’s a world of difference between a generic print made in China – and a piece painted by someone who lives, breathes, and fought for Israel.
Albert Levi’s work doesn’t just look beautiful.
It feels like something.
You can sense the story, the soul, the meaning behind every stroke.
It’s not just art.
It’s Israel – hanging on your wall.
5. In a loud world, this gave me silence that feels like home
These days, everything feels noisy.
The headlines. The pressure. Even the constant scrolling.
There’s not much space left for stillness.
But every day, there’s one moment I look forward to.
I pass by Albert’s Tree of Life, and for just a few seconds – the noise fades.
Not because the world changes.
Because I do.
There’s something about that painting.
Something in the texture, the movement, the quiet strength behind it.
It doesn’t just hang on my wall.
It holds me together.
And for the first time in a long time,
my house doesn’t just look peaceful.
It feels it.
1.Every guest who enters my home suddenly becomes an Israel expert
In the past, guests would come in, say "nice" about the pictures on the wall, and move on to the next topic.
Now? Anyone who sees Albert's "Tree of Life - Am Israel Chai" piece suddenly stops, gets closer, and starts asking questions.
"Where did you get this?"
"Was this really painted in Israel?"
"Wait, did the artist actually fight in Gaza?"
My home has become a place where conversations begin - about Israel, about our roots, about what it means to be Jewish today.
Suddenly, I find myself telling stories about Israel I didn’t even know I remembered.
2.I discovered who Albert Levi really is – and his story hit me hard
At first, I just thought he was a talented artist.
Then I read how he started painting only four months before finishing his service in an elite commando unit. Not in an art school, but in search of quiet. Of healing.
He said: “I felt a tranquility I had never felt before.”
After fighting again in Gaza during the recent war, his art changed.
It became his way of processing pain – and giving others something to hold on to.
Now when I see his work on my wall, I feel it.
This isn't just decoration.
It's part of a journey. His, and now… mine too.
3. After October 7, I couldn’t just buy “nice things” anymore
I didn’t want pretty decor.
I wanted meaning.
Buying from Albert wasn’t just about filling a wall - It felt like standing with Israel in a way I could feel.
This isn’t some factory-made art from who-knows-where.
It’s made by someone who fought for Israel – and now fights with color.
And in a time when everything feels so heavy, there’s something powerful about knowing exactly where your money goes.
What it supports. Who it lifts.
Hanging his painting wasn’t just a design choice.
It was an act of meaning.
A way to say: I see you. I stand with you.
Even from far away - and if you felt that too, this belongs in your home.
4. The difference between “Jewish art” and authentic Israeli art is night and day
For years, I thought “Jewish art” just meant a Star of David or some Hebrew letters.
I was wrong.
There’s a world of difference between a generic print made in China – and a piece painted by someone who lives, breathes, and fought for Israel.
Albert Levi’s work doesn’t just look beautiful.
It feels like something.
You can sense the story, the soul, the meaning behind every stroke.
It’s not just art.
It’s Israel – hanging on your wall.
5. In a loud world, this gave me silence that feels like home
These days, everything feels noisy.
The headlines. The pressure. Even the constant scrolling.
There’s not much space left for stillness.
But every day, there’s one moment I look forward to.
I pass by Albert’s Tree of Life, and for just a few seconds – the noise fades.
Not because the world changes.
Because I do.
There’s something about that painting.
Something in the texture, the movement, the quiet strength behind it.
It doesn’t just hang on my wall.
It holds me together.
And for the first time in a long time,
my house doesn’t just look peaceful.
It feels it.
What families feel when Albert’s art enters their home
"This painting didn’t just change our living room – it changed how our home feels."
There’s something alive and deep in it that’s hard to explain until you see it yourself.
— Sarah T., New Jersey
Verified Buyer
"Every morning I walk past it and remember why we’re here."
Knowing it was painted by a soldier who fought for Israel makes it powerful.
It’s not just art. It’s truth. And it’s exactly where it belongs.
— David L., Florida
Verified Buyer
"I gave it to my mom – and she cried when she opened it."
She said it felt like a part of her soul was now on the wall.
It wasn’t just a gift. It was a moment of connection to her past and who she is.
— Rachel M., NY
Verified Buyer
We didn’t just hang it –
we felt part of something bigger.
We didn’t just hang it – we felt part of something bigger.
What started as a simple choice for the wall became something that made our home feel more like us.
Not louder. Not trendier. Just honest.
What started as a simple choice for the wall became something that made our home feel more like us.
Not louder. Not trendier. Just honest.