Rabbi Eliyahu ben Shlomo Zalman (The Vilna Gaon)
This drawing is my take on the Vilna Gaon—a towering figure in Jewish thought and a personal inspiration to many generations. I poured so much heart into this piece. Every detail mattered—from the tefillin the Goan famously wore all day, to the thoughtful expression meant to capture his unmatched depth of wisdom.
Known as the Gr”a (Gaon Rabbenu Eliyahu), the Vilna Gaon was born Eliyahu ben Shlomo Zalman. Though chronologically an Acharon, he’s often revered on the level of the Rishonim. His brilliance was so vast, his student Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin wrote:
“Even if the generation merits that all of his holy writings be spread, nevertheless, only a small part of his vast wisdom and knowledge will be seen… Just as a drop is compared to the vast ocean, so too are his writings compared to his abundant wisdom.”
The Vilna Gaon has shaped the way countless families lives and learns Torah. It feels incredibly special to finally share this portrait with you and help others connect to the Gaon’s legacy.
This drawing is my take on the Vilna Gaon—a towering figure in Jewish thought and a personal inspiration to many generations. I poured so much heart into this piece. Every detail mattered—from the tefillin the Goan famously wore all day, to the thoughtful expression meant to capture his unmatched depth of wisdom.
Known as the Gr”a (Gaon Rabbenu Eliyahu), the Vilna Gaon was born Eliyahu ben Shlomo Zalman. Though chronologically an Acharon, he’s often revered on the level of the Rishonim. His brilliance was so vast, his student Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin wrote:
“Even if the generation merits that all of his holy writings be spread, nevertheless, only a small part of his vast wisdom and knowledge will be seen… Just as a drop is compared to the vast ocean, so too are his writings compared to his abundant wisdom.”
The Vilna Gaon has shaped the way countless families lives and learns Torah. It feels incredibly special to finally share this portrait with you and help others connect to the Gaon’s legacy.
This drawing is my take on the Vilna Gaon—a towering figure in Jewish thought and a personal inspiration to many generations. I poured so much heart into this piece. Every detail mattered—from the tefillin the Goan famously wore all day, to the thoughtful expression meant to capture his unmatched depth of wisdom.
Known as the Gr”a (Gaon Rabbenu Eliyahu), the Vilna Gaon was born Eliyahu ben Shlomo Zalman. Though chronologically an Acharon, he’s often revered on the level of the Rishonim. His brilliance was so vast, his student Rabbi Chaim of Volozhin wrote:
“Even if the generation merits that all of his holy writings be spread, nevertheless, only a small part of his vast wisdom and knowledge will be seen… Just as a drop is compared to the vast ocean, so too are his writings compared to his abundant wisdom.”
The Vilna Gaon has shaped the way countless families lives and learns Torah. It feels incredibly special to finally share this portrait with you and help others connect to the Gaon’s legacy.