Artwork Contest Divrei Torah

In addition to our naming contest, we also held an artwork contest focusing on the brachot of the Amidah.

Here are the submissions and their associated divrei Torah.

Participants

Gabi G.

For the drawing I chose to draw about peace. In the Shemona Esreh we say שים שלום - Put pease. The dove with an olive branch resembles peace, the world behind it represents the world. Peace to the world. I think that especially now, with whats going on around the world, we need to think of peace.

Ellie D.

I drew this picture to represent the amidah in Tefila because the amidah is one of the main parts of the Tefila. I drew some things related to the topic. The 18 is representing the shemonah esrei, the other name for the amidah.

Third Place

Aden D. & Eliana H.

We think adding the verse "Shema Kolenu" is very important because the biggest part of Tefilla is praying to HaShem. It defines who we are, and the fact that it is 45 minutes in the day where the whole 7th and 8th grade comes together adds to the fact that it is very important. "Shema Kolenu" literally means, "listen to our voices." Many times when people need or want something, like for someone to heal, or what they will get for Chanukah, they pray to HaShem. We take comfort in knowing that HaShem is listening when we pray, even if it doesn't seem like it.

Second Place

Sophie S.

"Shema Kolenu, Hashem Elokeinu"
"Listen to our voices, HaShem, our G-d"
I drew the picture like this because I wanted to show that our prayers are a lot stronger than we think they are. All of our prayers go to Shaarei Shamaim, if we truly mean them. The light is symbolizing the holiness that is going between the brachot, and HaShem. The darkness represents that when we pray, we should be separated from everyone else and let your prayers be just to you and HaShem. This is very meaningful to me, because it is good to know that HaShem is always with you and listens to your needs and thoughts.

First Place Winner

Annie I.

שים שלום טובה וברכה חן ובחסד ורחמים means establish peace, goodness, blessing, graciousness, kindness and compassion. I chose this line in the Shemoneh Esrei because I felt like our Beit Knesset should be filled with peace, blessings, and kindness just like this portion states. Every morning during Tefilla this one line stands out. It stands out to me because I am praying to Hashem to make Israel a peaceful place. I really understand what I am reading and I feel a bigger connection to HaShem just by reciting these few words.