Laya Crust Artist

Laya Crust Artist Much of Laya's work utilizes paint and calligraphy. She uses a wide variety of materials to create original and thought provoking art pieces. covers.

Laya Crust grew up in Winnipeg, Canada and later moved to Toronto. Laya studied design at the University of Manitoba and studied drawing, painting and printmaking at The Three Schools of Art and at the Ontario College of Art in Toronto. She has also studied with world-renowned artists and calligraphers including Donald Jackson, Reggie Ezell, Leona Faye, and Davis Moss. Besides studying art Laya ha

s taken classes in Jewish Studies at the University of Manitoba, in Toronto, and in Jerusalem studying with Aviva Zorenberg, Rachel Turkienicz, and Rabbi Benjamin Hecht among others. Laya works mainly with paint and inks on paper, but has also done work in a variety of other media including: animal parchment, fabric, glass, clay, and silver. As well as hundreds of original ketuboth, she has created unique ceremonial objects, books, and C.D. Laya has worked on major pieces which have been installed in buildings throughout the world. A collaborative window design has been installed in the Union of Reform. Judaism in Manhattan, N.Y.; a glass wall mosaic is in a home in Jerusalem. Her Torah mantles are in synagogues in the United States and Canada. Laya has been commissioned by major institutions, such as universities, hospitals, and other private institutions, to design gifts which have been presented to inportant philanthropists. Her work is in private collections around the world. Laya and her husband live in Toronto and have six children.

12/10/2025
I will be giving two presentations on the History of the Ketubah. I will be presenting the story and art of the ketubah ...
09/10/2024

I will be giving two presentations on the History of the Ketubah. I will be presenting the story and art of the ketubah from Biblical times to the present. The first talk is Thursday evening, September 12, 2024 at the Prosserman JCC. Registration Information is below.
I'd love to see you there.

https://www.kulturacollective.com/event/jcc-presents-lecture-series-fall-2024/

I will give the same presentation on Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024 at the Schwartz/Reisman Centre

https://srcpjcc.clubautomation.com/calendar/event-info?id=17105&selected-event-id=17129

JCC Presents Lecture Series at the Schwartz/Reisman Israel's Judaica Centre

Join us for an illuminating lecture series at the JCC. The JCC Presents lecture series will introduce members to fresh perspectives on media, entertainment and more with outstanding speakers. Each JCC Presents Session includes an hour-long lecture from one of our esteemed guest speakers, and opportu...

Fire appears in the Torah reading, the haftarah, Moses's backstory, and life today. This post shares some thoughts.
02/01/2024

Fire appears in the Torah reading, the haftarah, Moses's backstory, and life today. This post shares some thoughts.

“We Will Do and We Will Hear” by Laya Crust The Torah reading “Yitro” describes God’s presence on Mount Sinai. “Now Mount Sinai smoked in every part because the …

Unity- the key to strength and resilience in these difficult times.
12/21/2023

Unity- the key to strength and resilience in these difficult times.

Joseph’s Journey by Laya Crust The parashah VaYigash continues the saga of Joseph and his brothers. Joseph was sold into Egyptian slavery and rose through Egyptian society to become second …

Hanukkah with a 13th C French painting
12/08/2023

Hanukkah with a 13th C French painting

Shabbat Hanukkah   by  Laya Crust This painting is based on an exquisite manuscript illumination painted in northern France, around 1278. It shows the High Priest pouring consecrated…

Jacob's story is from leaving Rebecca and Isaac through marriage, having 12 children, and returning home.
11/23/2023

Jacob's story is from leaving Rebecca and Isaac through marriage, having 12 children, and returning home.

Ladder of Angels by Laya Crust VaYetzei is the story of Yaakov’s (Jacob’s) journey from his parents’ home to his uncle’s tribe in Padan-aram. Rivka sent him to her brothe…

This week is the end of Abraham and Sarah's lives. Abraham buys land in Canaan in which to bury his beloved wife.
11/10/2023

This week is the end of Abraham and Sarah's lives. Abraham buys land in Canaan in which to bury his beloved wife.

The Book of Abraham by Laya Crust (Hand-painted accordion fold book) The Torah readings over the last few weeks have featured Abraham and Sarah, the patriarch and matriarch of the Jewish natio…

What was Abraham thinking when he walked up Mount Moriah with Isaac?
11/02/2023

What was Abraham thinking when he walked up Mount Moriah with Isaac?

As I write this entry, my thoughts are filled with the war Israel is fighting against HAMAS terrorists in Gaza, and terrorists in Syria, Yemen, and Lebanon. The atrocities HAMAS perpetrated on inno…

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