On May 17, 2026, Hadas Gallery at Chabad of Clinton Hill & Pratt Institute in Brooklyn opens a new exhibition of paintings by local artist Samuel Abelow. The show explores the Kabbalistic concept of the Sefirot and the Omer period leading to Shavuot, featuring seven contemporary paintings alongside a live collaboration and lecture with Rabbi Aaron L. Raskin, author of a book on the subject. The event combines art, spirituality, music, and live teaching in an interactive community setting.
This exhibition matters because it bridges contemporary visual art with Jewish mystical tradition, creating a rare public dialogue between a living Brooklyn artist and a religious scholar in a gallery context. By framing ancient Kabbalistic ideas through modern painting and live programming, the show exemplifies how local galleries can serve as platforms for spiritual and cultural exchange, reaching both art audiences and faith communities.