The four window suites in the Valley of the Prophets Mausoleum incorporate themes of the natural world: day and night, sustenance and solace, fluidity and continuity. Moses, Aaron, and Miriam are the representatives of the Prophetic tradition.
The Rotunda floor consists of seven concentric circles of varying colors. In Judaism, the number seven represents creation, good fortune, and blessing. Shabbat is the seventh day of the week; we sit Shiva for seven days, seven branches on the Temple Menorah. The middle circle contains the Hebrew words Zachor L’dor v’Dor, which means remembrance from generation to generation. The words link the generations by memory, signifying the important role each of us takes in the continuity of our families and our Jewish history.
Gross’s work on synagogue projects has received numerous awards from the American Institute of Architects and The Interfaith Forum on Religion, Art, and Architecture. Her work is heavily inspired by Jewish tradition, which she uses to create works embodying universal themes and rich metaphors. She works closely with Elizabeth Devereaux Architectural Glass to bring the stained-glass designs to life.
