Modim is one of the last blessings of the Amidah (Shemoneh Esrei) in which we give thanks. The Amidah serves as the cornerstone of every service. It was written in the 5th century B.C.E. to serve as a basic prayer that included praise, petitions and thanks. The word modim, has many meanings: We are grateful, we thank, we praise, we bow, we surrender, we acknowledge. All of these inferences are made when this blessing is offered.

The artistic expression of this prayer uses the color red to represent G-d. He is above us and below us, as our Protector and foundation. The red sides show that giving thanks to G-d frames the Jewish way of life.

The centered turquoise ball represents the word modim, with arcs emanating from it, alluding to its many meanings. The larger ball shows how our thanks magnify our relationship with G-d. The arcs heading downward reference bowing and surrendering. The upward movements capture the gratitude, acknowledgement, praise and gratefulness that we experience when we recite this prayer of thanks.