American Jewish Life Gallery
Paintings by Brian Shapiro
Title: Pardeis (The Orchard). Size: 5 ft. x 5 ft. SOLD
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The word Pardeis means "orchard" literally, but is described in the Talmud as an area set aside for the righteous, i.e. a spiritual place in heaven closest to God. The English word "paradise" derives from the Greek which derives from the Hebrew.
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