Exhibit: A Letter in the Scroll

A Letter in the Scroll

Paintings by Barry Goldstein
Exhibit Dates: September 2 – October 29, 2025

About the Exhibit
Large paintings on cardboard zoom in for an intimate portrayal of people, place and circumstance; collectively, juxtaposed moments in time; respectively “slices of Jewish life” in Israel and the diaspora. This exhibit was inspired by the words of the Baal Shem Tov and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks in his book, “A Letter in the Scroll.” They spoke of the Jewish People as a living Torah Scroll. Each and every Jew is their own unique and indispensable “Letter in the Scroll.” Vertical paintings are positioned side by side to suggest columns of Hebrew script in a Torah scroll. The collection of paintings was conceived as a pop-up installation with individual works physically detached; yet, visually very much unified.

About the Artist
Raw. Organic. Archaeologic. Barry’s work focuses on Judaic fine art. Each work, a unique expression of Jewish identity, heritage, & roots. In addition to his own work, Barry leads award-winning, immersive experiences for communities to tap into issues of Jewish identity and unity.

About the Artist
From CPA… to Entrepreneur… to Artist… to…. The artistic process has been a path of exploration and inquiry. It has been the perfect medium for peeling away layers of conditioning and illusion. Most profoundly, it has been a catalyst for shifting Barry’s orientation to life itself. It has opened his eyes to the significance of a Jewish identity that had been dismissed. More at heartoftheonion.com