Historically, many synagogues and even homes had a decorative work on the wall called a Shiviti, taken from the first Hebrew word of the verse, "I always set Adonai before me" (Psalm 16:8). This verse was typically written out in large letters and embellished with other devotional verses that formed decorative shapes, sometimes written in micrography (tiny letters). Hanging this devotional piece of Judaic art can turn our work space into a worship space; by displaying this artwork before or behind when on-screen, can remind you that holiness is always with and before you.

We have taken inspiration from this tradition to commission a shiviti from artist and congregant Isaac Brynjegard-Bialikas a gift to you.