Why Jews Hang a Mezuzah on the Doorpost - My Jewish Learning
Mezuzah is of biblical origin and therefore carries great weight. “And you shall inscribe them on the doorposts (mezuzot) of our house and on your gates” (Deuteronomy 6:9, 11:20). What is to be inscribed?
Mezuzah - Wikipedia
A mezuzah (Hebrew: מְזוּזָה "doorpost"; plural: מְזוּזוֹת mezuzot) is a piece of parchment inscribed with specific Hebrew verses from the Torah, which Jews affix in a small case to the doorposts of their homes. [1]
What Is a Mezuzah? - The Scroll on the Doorpost - Chabad.org
Mezuzah (Hebrew: מזוזה) literally “doorpost,” and it refers to a small parchment scroll upon which the Hebrew words of the Shema are handwritten by a scribe. Mezuzah scrolls are rolled up and affixed to the doorposts of Jewish homes, designating the home as Jewish and reminding those who live there of their connection to G‑d and their heritage.
Mezuzah - The Scroll Placed on Jewish Doorposts - Chabad.org
A mezuzah (מְזוּזָה) is a parchment scroll, on which the Shema is handwritten by an expert scribe. A mezuzah mounted on the right side of the doorpost of a Jewish home reminds us of G‑d and our heritage. It also invites G‑d 's watchful care over the home.
Mezuzah Placement - Where on the Doorpost Do I Place the ... - Chabad.org
A mezuzah should be placed at almost all doors and entrances in Jewish homes. The Mezuzah is affixed on the right-hand side of the door as you enter the room. It should be placed at a slight angle, with the top of the Mezuzah pointing toward the inside of the room and the bottom pointing toward the outside.
Definition of the Mezuzah and How to Use It - Learn Religions
2019年6月25日 · Many people recognize the mezuzah as an easy identifier of a Jewish home. Understand where the commandment of mounting the mezuzah comes from and how you can affix your very own at home. Written on the parchment are 713 words from Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21, which is more commonly known as the Shema and Vayaha, respectively.
Mezuzah | Definition, Prayer, & Kiss | Britannica
2024年11月21日 · Mezuzah, small folded or rolled parchment inscribed by a qualified calligraphist with scriptural verses (Deuteronomy 6:4–9, 11:13–21) to remind Jews of their obligations toward God. The parchment is placed in a metal, wooden, or glass case so that the word Shaddai (“Almighty”) can usually be seen
Jewish Signs and Symbols: Mezuzah - Jewish World - Haaretz
2015年10月15日 · The mezuzah is one of the more prominent examples of Jewish material culture; others include tefillin, tzitzit and tallit and a kippah. The word mezuzah literally means doorpost, but it has come to mean the parchment scroll placed on the doorpost that is inscribed with the verses from Deuteronomy that start with, “Hear O Israel, the Lord our ...
What Can We Do For Those Who Can’t Reach the Mezuzah?
A mezuzah is a small, usually decorative box that has a rolled-up piece of parchment inside. On the parchment are the words of belief in one God, Sh'ma Yisrael Sh'ma שֵׁמַע Jewish affirmation of belief in one God. Lit. "Hear/Listen/Understand." The affirmation of God's unity is found in Deuteronomy 6:4.
There are now Christian mezuzahs - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
2017年9月14日 · Both Goode’s creations and traditional Jewish mezuzahs are based on the same scriptural passage in Deuteronomy that commands Jews to inscribe the words of the Torah “on the doorposts of your...