The mezuzah is the hallmark of the Jewish home, demonstrating that it leads to a Jewish household. When a Jewish family affixes a mezuzah on their permanent residence they are forming another link in Jewish history and continuing a tradition that goes back to Biblical times.

A mezuzah serves two functions: Every time you enter or leave, the mezuzah reminds you that you have a covenant with God; second, the mezuzah serves as a symbol to everyone else that this particular dwelling is constituted as a Jewish household, operating by a special set of rules, rituals, and beliefs.

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]

In Biblical Hebrew, the word mezuzah means doorpost. 1 The verse instructing us to write a mezuzah reads, “You shall write [these words] upon the mezuzot —doorposts—of your house and upon your gates.” 2 Talmudic literature applied the term to the scroll affixed to the doorpost, which is how we still refer to it. 2. It’s Handwritten on Parchment.

2022年11月2日 · A mezuzah is a sacred Jewish object placed on the threshold into the home, which blesses and sanctifies their living space.

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.

2019年6月25日 · The mezuzah as it is known is actually a piece of parchment, called a klaf, with specific verses from the Torah that is then placed inside a mezuzah case, which is then affixed to the doorposts of a Jewish home. The mitzvah (commandment) of mezuzah is one of the core practices of Jews across religious observance and belief.

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.

It is written by a specially trained, religious devout scribe, known in Hebrew as a sofer. The sofer concentrates intensely and writes with special Hebrew characters in a beautiful calligraphic hand. A Mezuzah has 713 letters. Every letter has numerous laws pertaining to its form.

2024年7月22日 · Mezuzah is a decorative case affixed to door frames in Jewish homes, containing sacred prayers inside. Inside every mezuzah is a tightly wound scroll with the Sh'ma and V'ahavta prayers, written on kosher parchment.