On the evening of January 29, Kehilat Kol HaNeshama in Jerusalem’s Baka neighborhood was transformed into a vibrant gathering place where art, learning, and communal responsibility converged.
Canvas for a Cause, an art auction benefiting the synagogue’s charitable fund, Keren Tzedakah, drew community members, art lovers, and supporters of social justice for an evening that demonstrated how creativity can be mobilized for meaningful impact.
Kol HaNeshama’s Rabbi Debi Shoua-Haim commented, “This event holds the essence of Jewish community – Torah, avodah, and gemilut hasadim [“acts of loving-kindness”].
“Bringing North American rock music posters to dwell alongside delicate sketches of the Israeli landscape in our synagogue is a form of Torah study. Taking the time to take in and enjoy the art is a form of avodah [“spiritual practice”] that brings us closer to the divine.
“And finally, doing all this for the cause of raising funds for tzedakah is what makes the w
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