Abraham Straski, 1903-1987 Rabbi Study. Rabbi studying, An original 1950's oil on canvas. Size 31 x 26.5 inches. Estimated more than 50 yrs old. Jewish ceremonial art, also known as Judaica, refers to an array of objects used by Jews for ritual purposes. Because enhancing a mitzvah by performing it with an especially beautiful object is considered a praiseworthy way of honoring God's commandments, Judaism has a long tradition of commissioning ritual objects from craftsmen and artists.