Featured submission of Talya Zahler, Tom’s River, NJ
About the Artist
Talya Zahler is a Judaic artist, art educator, and mother of four, living and creating in New Jersey. Her artwork goes beyond decoration—it embodies meaning, connection, and a deep appreciation for Jewish values.
Each piece tells a story, using color, light, and space to create depth and emotion. Her goal is to create art that sparks introspection and inspiration, drawing viewers into the real emotion of Judaism.
Beyond the canvas, Talya’s life is a blend of family and creativity. She teaches art to all ages, sharing her passion and helping others find their own creative voice.
Her work can be viewed at artandsoulbytalya.com and invites viewers to bring home a piece of her heArt and experience work that truly speaks to the soul.
Artwork title- Return of the Moon
“Return of the Moon,” portrays a massive full moon rising over Jerusalem, superimposed over the Beis Hamikdash. The moon symbolizes the Jewish people’s journey through exile, reflecting hester panim—the concealment of G-d’s presence—and their spiritual decline. The Lubavitcher Rebbe explains that just as the mitzvah of Kiddush HaChodesh, given in Egypt, marked the Jewish people’s beginning, so too does the moon’s cycle reflect their phases of darkness and renewal, culminating in full illumination in the Messianic era. As the moon returns to full brilliance, the Beis Hamikdash glows in harmony, embodying redemption and divine restoration. Painted in soft greens and golds with an abstract design, the details emerge upon a second look, inviting deeper reflection.
(inspired by The Moon’s Lost Light by Devorah Fastag, the teachings of Tanya (Iggeret HaKodesh, Epistle 20) and the Lubavitcher Rebbe (Likkutei Sichot, Vol. 11, p. 1-11)
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I love how Talya combined all of these Chassaiduc concepts into this masterpiece. Her beautiful personality comes through in her art.
That’s really beautiful!
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