Stained Glass

Dear Bruce,

I must share with you an amazing happening that just transpired in our synagogue, and thank you for your part in this story.

A group scheduled a tour of our synagogue and requested that I share with them everything that makes Judaism special. However, due to a scheduling snafu they only gave less than 20 minutes to do so.

As soon as they arrived, I brought them straight to the windows, which you created, for our synagogue. The sun was streaming in and it seemed like the hands of G-d were visible through the many symbols and motifs, which you implanted so beautifully throughout their design.

I brought them to the first window and shared with them the faith and humility of Moses at the burning bush, and I must tell you the bush actually looked like it was on fire. We talked about the Noahhide laws and the hope symbolized by the doves leaving Noah's Ark. They asked me about the biblical quote, which adorns the top of the window, and I was able to teach about the prophecy and the hopes and dreams, which Judaism incorporates. We moved to the next window and I had them pick out religious symbols that they were familiar with in the picture of Jerusalem. They were amazed by finding the English word Shalom and over fifteen different symbols of Jewish life. The message of Israel from Mount Sinai to the present day became obvious thru this magnificent depiction.

We went to the third window where they saw the near sacrifice of Isaac, as well as the great shofar depicted above it. I was able to explain devotion, faith, and the promise of the future redemption, all within the allotted time.

I often meditate while looking at your windows, for they continue to inspire me with new insights and inspirations. I thank you so much for the beauty and meaning you have brought into my life, and into the lives of all of those who have seen and learned from your magnificent creations of art.

May G-d bless you with much health and success.

Sincerely,
Rabbi Avrohom Litvin
Congregation Anshei Sfard Louisville, Kentucky 40205

Dear Bruce,

I must share with you an amazing happening that just transpired in our synagogue, and thank you for your part in this story.

A group scheduled a tour of our synagogue and requested that I share with them everything that makes Judaism special. However, due to a scheduling snafu they only gave less than 20 minutes to do so.

As soon as they arrived, I brought them straight to the windows, which you created, for our synagogue. The sun was streaming in and it seemed like the hands of G-d were visible through the many symbols and motifs, which you implanted so beautifully throughout their design.

I brought them to the first window and shared with them the faith and humility of Moses at the burning bush, and I must tell you the bush actually looked like it was on fire. We talked about the Noahhide laws and the hope symbolized by the doves leaving Noah's Ark. They asked me about the biblical quote, which adorns the top of the window, and I was able to teach about the prophecy and the hopes and dreams, which Judaism incorporates. We moved to the next window and I had them pick out religious symbols that they were familiar with in the picture of Jerusalem. They were amazed by finding the English word Shalom, and over fifteen different symbols of Jewish life. The message of Israel from Mount Sinai to the present day became obvious thru this magnificent depiction.

We went to the third window where they saw the near sacrifice of Isaac, as well as the great shofar depicted above it. I was able to explain devotion, faith, and the promise of the future redemption, all within the allotted time.

I often meditate while looking at your windows, for they continue to inspire me with new insights and inspirations. I thank you so much for the beauty and meaning you have brought into my life, and into the lives of all of those who have seen and learned from your magnificent creations of art.

May G-d bless you with much health and success.

Sincerely,
Rabbi Avrohom Litvin
Congregation Anshei Sfard Louisville, Kentucky 40205

Dear Bruce,

I must share with you an amazing happening that just transpired in our synagogue, and thank you for your part in this story.

A group scheduled a tour of our synagogue and requested that I share with them everything that makes Judaism special. However, due to a scheduling snafu they only gave less than 20 minutes to do so.

As soon as they arrived, I brought them straight to the windows, which you created, for our synagogue. The sun was streaming in and it seemed like the hands of G-d were visible through the many symbols and motifs, which you implanted so beautifully throughout their design.

I brought them to the first window and shared with them the faith and humility of Moses at the burning bush, and I must tell you the bush actually looked like it was on fire. We talked about the Noahhide laws and the hope symbolized by the doves leaving Noah's Ark. They asked me about the biblical quote, which adorns the top of the window, and I was able to teach about the prophecy and the hopes and dreams, which Judaism incorporates. We moved to the next window and I had them pick out religious symbols that they were familiar with in the picture of Jerusalem. They were amazed by finding the English word Shalom, and over fifteen different symbols of Jewish life. The message of Israel from Mount Sinai to the present day became obvious thru this magnificent depiction.

We went to the third window where they saw the near sacrifice of Isaac, as well as the great shofar depicted above it. I was able to explain devotion, faith, and the promise of the future redemption, all within the allotted time.

I often meditate while looking at your windows, for they continue to inspire me with new insights and inspirations. I thank you so much for the beauty and meaning you have brought into my life, and into the lives of all of those who have seen and learned from your magnificent creations of art.

May G-d bless you with much health and success.

Sincerely,
Rabbi Avrohom Litvin
Congregation Anshei Sfard Louisville, Kentucky 40205

"My husband and I feel very fortunate to live in an award winning home, filled with beautiful art. We are both very art knowledgeable people, involved with numerous art museums. Yet, having Bruce David's stained glass windows in our home is a wonderfully unique special treasure. Whenever we pass by his windows, we cannot help but marvel at this stunning creation. Everyone who enters our home is awed and overwhelmed by the beauty of his art efforts.

Artistically, David's amazing attention to detail, the way he uses color and balances the flows in the windows, are marvels to behold. His work is definitely a major step above the majority of other artists, and we give him our highest recommendation.

Truly we feel blessed and privileged to have David's remarkable masterpiece illuminating our home."

Elaine Polsky - Kansas City

"The large stained glass window that Bruce David created for the sanctuary in our synagogue exceeded our wildest expectations. Besides creating an unbelievably stunning and beautiful window, the quality and unique techniques that David employed are artistically beyond any other stained glass windows that we have ever seen.

By painting the hands of the Cohen (Jewish priest) on one piece of glass, and attaching it behind the front glass with the Torah painted on it, David created a visual effect that makes the blessing of the priests appear to be radiating from their hands.

David also created a very exciting second visual dimension to the composition by incorporating all nine windows, and the breaks between the windows, into a large hidden Torah scroll. Most people do not even see this until it is pointed out to them, and then they are amazed. If you have an image of this window, look at each of the four corner windows and you will see the handles of the Torah. From there, you can connect them and see the large hidden Torah. David even made the hands holding the handles of the Torah appear to be leaves.

David's use of specialty glasses, including one that changes colors (dicroix), plus bevels, jewels, and sand blasting, really help to create a marvelous visual effect. Moreover, the hand painting on the glass, depicting all the finest detail and shadowing, is of the highest quality. While hard to describe, by weaving all these effects together so skillfully, David's window emanates an almost palpable feeling, one that reaches out to and touches the soul of the viewer.

I highly recommend Bruce David to you, feeling very confident that you, too, will be extremely pleased with his creativity and the quality of his art. Please feel free to come check out our window and compare it to any other artist's works. This will be the best way for you to fully appreciate just what a magnificent artist Bruce David is."

Sincerely,
Norma Feldbaum
(President at the time David's window was installed at the synagogue)
Keneseth Israel Synagogue, Louisville, Kentucky

"There's only one word for the windows. "MAGNIFICENT." They are beautiful. The design and quality of workmanship is superb. The artist is the best, a genius when it comes to art."

Barry Rosenblum
Rosenblum Sanctuary at Ahavat Achim Synagogue
Howell, New Jersey

"There's only one word for the windows. "MAGNIFICENT." They are beautiful. The design and quality of workmanship is superb. The artist is the best, a genius when it comes to art."

Barry Rosenblum

Rosenblum Sanctuary at Ahavat Achim Synagogue
Howell, New Jersey

Starting in the middle of the right panel, a large shofar twists its way through the composition, before culminating in the lower center section of the design.

In this same area, a unique interpretation of multidimensional symbolism may be found, where the base of this large shofar is additionally depicted as a hand holding up a wine (Kiddush) cup.

"I am writing this letter on behalf of Temple Beth Sholom in Hamden, Connecticut as a reference for Bruce David. Our synagogue just completed a major renovation costing over two million dollars. One unique part of this renovation was our oval chapel. This chapel has fourteen windows, varying in size. Our congregation wanted stained glass windows for this chapel and we hired Bruce David. Mr. David came on a recommendation from one of our members who saw his work in Chicago.

Bruce David was extremely professional throughout this entire process. We had several conference calls between our committee and Mr. David. He was easy to work with and fulfilled the many wishes of this committee. The Rabbi of our congregation and myself flew out to personally meet with Bruce in the beginning stages of this project, and he was very accommodating. Our windows are unique and beautiful. We have a congregation of over 450 families and everyone is thrilled by his work. He personally came to Connecticut to ensure that the windows were installed properly. I would recommend Bruce David to any and everyone. Please feel free to call me if you would like more information regarding our relationship and quality and uniqueness of Bruce David's work."

Sincerely Yours,
Steve Schulefand
Project Manager/ Renovations Committee