Nina Menkes

The Burning Bush





The Hebrew words on the top say, “The bush burns with fire but the bush is not consumed.” The Hebrew words on the bottom are “Shmaa Israel” which means, "Hear oh Israel.” 
It’s the beginning of the basic Jewish prayer known as the “Shmaa.”

Embroidery created by film director Nina Menkes.
1980-1985


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