God’s Paintbrush

Sandy Eisenberg Sasso

Annette Compton

1992

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Sandy Eisenberg Sasso

b. 1947

The first woman to be ordained as a Reconstructionist rabbi, Sandy Eisenberg Sasso grew up in Philadelphia. She has served as rabbi of Congregation Beth-El Zedeck in Indianapolis since 1977. A lecturer, educator, editor, and community activist, Sasso is an award-winning author of books for children and adults.

Creator Bio

Annette Compton

b. 1959

Annette Compton is an artist, designer, and illustrator. The author of Drawing from the Mind, Painting from the Heart: 12 Essential Lessons to Becoming a Better Artist, she teaches drawing and watercolor painting at her studio and workshop, Compton Art, in Woodstock, Vermont.

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