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Illustrated Prayer

Answering the Call

April 4, 2025 by Joanne Fink 1 Comment

Reflect, Remember & Retell Parashat Vayikra | Leviticus 1:1–5:26 This week we begin the Book of Leviticus with a single word: “Vayikra”—And [God] called to Moses… (Leviticus 1:1) This quiet call marks a turning point. After the thunder and fire of Mount Sinai, God now speaks in a softer voice—intimate, direct, and deeply personal. As I […]

Filed Under: BLOG, Creative Process, Illustrated Prayer, Journaling, Passover, Prayer

Finding Hope in Uncertain Times

March 28, 2025 by Joanne Fink Leave a Comment

Parashat Pekudei – Exodus 38:21–40:38Rosh Chodesh Nisan | Concluding Sefer Shemot As we reach the end of the Book of Exodus, we encounter a moment of sacred stillness: “Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the Glory of God filled the Tabernacle.”— Exodus 40:34 This verse, which I chose to illustrate for Parashat Pekudei, […]

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For Such a Time as This:

March 14, 2025 by Joanne Fink Leave a Comment

A Transformational Journey Purim and Parashat Ki Tisa: Two Stories of Transformation This week, we find ourselves between two powerful narratives—one from the Torah and one from Jewish history—that teach us about resilience, renewal, and stepping into our purpose. Meeting This Moment with Compassion Whether we see ourselves in the Israelites who made a mistake and needed […]

Filed Under: BLOG, Illustrated Prayer, Journaling, Journey, Purim

Be the Light

February 7, 2025 by Joanne Fink 5 Comments

This week’s parasha, Beshalach, tells the story of Pharaoh finally allowing the Israelites to leave Egypt—only to change his mind and pursue them. It includes one of the most dramatic moments in the Torah: the Israelites standing at the edge of the Red Sea, trapped between the waters before them and Pharaoh’s army closing in behind them. […]

Filed Under: BLOG, Faith, Hope, Illustrated Prayer, Light, Torah

Reflect, Release & Reimagine

January 30, 2025 by Joanne Fink Leave a Comment

Chodesh Tov, Friends! Journaling is one of my most cherished spiritual practices, and I’ve explored many different types of journaling over the years, including gratitude journaling, omer journaling, grief journaling, doodle journaling and prayer journaling. I’ve also journaled at Rosh Chodesh to set intentions for the new month, and invite you to join me in […]

Filed Under: BLOG, Illustrated Prayer, Prayer, Remembrance, Rosh Chodesh, Tu B'Shevat

Sojourn into Spaciousness

January 23, 2025 by Joanne Fink 14 Comments

I have a kavannah—an intention—to use my art and words to help build community and support those navigating challenging times. For the past few years, I’ve been sharing my art and liturgy primarily on Facebook and Instagram. However, this week, I decided to take a step toward connecting with community outside of social media. If you’re […]

Filed Under: BLOG, Holocaust, Illustrated Prayer, Prayer, Torah

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