Don't Just Sit There! Tell me your favorite Jewish Quote

What do you think about these Jewish quotes?

For the past few years, I have been putting together Jewish quote collections to share Jewish wisdom and connect with bite-size moments of inspiration.

We live in an age of information where we are so busy and our brains are inundated with too much information (lots of which is distracting nonense).

My brain feel tired and overstimulated sometimes and therefore bit-sized meaningful information feels digestiable and so comforting somehow.

These Jewish quote art prints below are inspired from illuminated Hebrew manuscripts.

Here are the first three Jewish Quote art print creations.

#1

"If I am not for myself, who is for me? But if I am for my own self [only], what am I? And if not now, when?"

This Jewish quote is from Rabbi Hillel found in Pirkei Avot, a collection of ethics and moral insight from revered Jewish sages, including well known names like Hillel the Elder.

This quotation seems like the foundation for Nike’s Just Do It tagline!

The border is inspired from folklore drawings.

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#2

"Hearts are drawn after the actions"

This Jewish quote is from Sefer ha-Chinuch (Hebrew: ספר החינוך, "Book of Education") a Jewish rabbinic text which systematically discusses the 613 commandments of the Torah. It was published anonymously in 13th-century Spain. My teacher introduced me to this quotation and now its one of my favorites. It feels true - actions initiate emotion more than emotions initiate action.

The border is a assymetrical floral design.

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#3

"On three things does the world stand: On justice, on truth and on peace".

Another Jewish quote from Pirkei Avot.

This border is inspired by an ivy covered archway.

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Nu? In the comments, tell me:

• which of the three quotes speaks to you most - and why?

• which of the three border designs do you prefer - and why?

• If you like this Jewish Quote Art print concept - why or why not?

• Should I make more Jewish quote art prints?

And finally - Write out your favorite Jewish quote in the comment section so we can all enjoy it.

Thank you for reading this post and sharing your thoughts and ideas here.

Best Wishes,

Kenden